Committees · 2008 Regular Session
Energy and Technology Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
John W. FonfaraChair
Democrat · 1st District
Steve FontanaChair
Democrat · 87th District
Bob DuffVice Chair
Democrat · 25th District
Vickie Orsini NardelloVice Chair
Democrat · 89th District
Thomas J. HerlihyRanking Member
Republican · 8th District
Sean J. WilliamsRanking Member
Republican · 68th District
Democrat · 82nd District
Democrat · 121st District
Republican · 44th District
Republican · 70th District
Democrat · 133rd District
Republican · 62nd District
Democrat · 10th District
Republican · 150th District
Democrat · 31st District
Democrat · 80th District
Republican · 122nd District
Democrat · 28th District
Democrat · 38th District
Democrat · 60th District
Democrat · 26th District
Democrat · 147th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session.
Bills sent88
3% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out58%
51 of 88; 4 moved on without a report, 33 stopped in committee
Time in committee12 days
most between 11 and 14 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202630 bills
reported 80% · typically 19 days, most 14–26 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2025187 bills
reported 8% · typically 28 days, most 21–43 · 0 amendments · 26 members
202428 bills
reported 61% · typically 20 days, most 14–21 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2023135 bills
reported 19% · typically 12 days, most 12–53 · 0 amendments · 20 members
202225 bills
reported 68% · typically 27 days, most 19–35 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2021132 bills
reported 16% · typically 20 days, most 14–21 · 0 amendments · 26 members
202025 bills
reported 0% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 25 members
2019119 bills
reported 24% · typically 26 days, most 19–49 · 0 amendments · 25 members
201824 bills
reported 50% · typically 19 days, most 19–28 · 0 amendments · 25 members
201781 bills
reported 27% · typically 32 days, most 21–57 · 0 amendments · 25 members
201631 bills
reported 81% · typically 21 days, most 19–22 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201592 bills
reported 39% · typically 57 days, most 15–61 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201434 bills
reported 44% · typically 19 days, most 19–33 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201390 bills
reported 28% · typically 21 days, most 21–28 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201233 bills
reported 73% · typically 13 days, most 7–20 · 0 amendments · 23 members
2011111 bills
reported 31% · typically 19 days, most 12–33 · 0 amendments · 23 members
201052 bills
reported 58% · typically 19 days, most 12–27 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2009176 bills
reported 38% · typically 14 days, most 7–28 · 0 amendments · 22 members
200888 bills
reported 58% · typically 12 days, most 11–14 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2007155 bills
reported 26% · typically 19 days, most 12–27 · 0 amendments · 22 members
200655 bills
reported 69% · typically 12 days, most 4–19 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2005103 bills
reported 34% · typically 22 days, most 7–34 · 0 amendments · 17 members
200443 bills
reported 72% · typically 12 days, most 12–14 · 0 amendments · 17 members
200393 bills
reported 33% · typically 29 days, most 7–41 · 0 amendments · 15 members
200274 bills
reported 55% · typically 12 days, most 9–19 · 0 amendments · 16 members
2001116 bills
reported 47% · typically 22 days, most 15–56 · 0 amendments · 16 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session, newest first.
88 bills
House Bill 5886 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Sent May 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 535 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY ABUTTING REAL PROPERTY ON WHICH ABOVE GROUND ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES ARE LOCATED.
Sent April 30, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 389 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT CLEAN ENERGY FUND.
Sent April 24, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5039 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN ENHANCED 9-1-1 SERVICE DATABASE.
Sent April 16, 2008 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5643 · AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY RECORDS FROM DISCLOSURE.
Sent April 15, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5746 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Sent April 15, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 447 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 636 · AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES RECOVERY FACILITY CONTRACTS.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 673 · AN ACT CONCERNING IMPROVED TELECOMMUTING PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE'S WORKFORCE.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 677 · AN ACT CONCERNING THIRD-PARTY NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ACCESS PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION COMPANIES.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5145 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES AND THE STORAGE OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL.
Sent March 26, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5647 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUBSIDIZATION OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTERS.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 382 · AN ACT CONCERNING TELEPHONE AND CABLE INSTALLATION FEES FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5813 · AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY ESCHEATS.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5814 · AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5815 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5816 · AN ACT CONCERNING INTERNET SECURITY.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5817 · AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5818 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUMMER SAVER REWARDS PROGRAM AND TIME-OF-USE RATES AND ESTABLISHING A FREE NIGHTS PROGRAM.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5819 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
68 more
Senate Bill 586 · AN ACT CONCERNING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 587 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC AND GAS CONSERVATION INCENTIVES.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 588 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAP AND TRADE PROGRAM FOR EMISSIONS TRADING.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 589 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC AND GAS CUSTOMER DISCOUNT RATE.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 590 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 591 · AN ACT PROVIDING LOW-INTEREST LOANS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS.
Sent February 29, 2008 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5783 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRICITY MARKET INCENTIVE REBATES.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5784 · AN ACT TO FIGHT WASTE IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5785 · AN ACT CONCERNING SOLAR PANEL REBATES.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5786 · AN ACT CONCERNING LOW-INCOME HEATING ASSISTANCE.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5787 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF CONNECTICUT'S ECONOMIC, ENERGY AND CLIMATE SECURITY.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5788 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE SOLAR STRATEGY.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5789 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 570 · AN ACT CONCERNING TELECOMMUTING AND HIGH SPEED BROADBAND ACCESS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 571 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AUDITS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 572 · AN ACT CONCERNING CARBON-FREE GENERATION.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 573 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRICITY MARKET REFORMS AND MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5724 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY SCARCITY AND SECURITY, RENEWABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY AND A STATE SOLAR STRATEGY.
Sent February 27, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5725 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL.
Sent February 27, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 504 · AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL GAS CUSTOMER CHOICE.
Sent February 27, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 505 · AN ACT CONCERNING A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES.
Sent February 27, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5681 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUEL CELLS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INVESTMENT GRANTS.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5682 · AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH SPEED BROADBAND ACCESS.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5683 · AN ACT CONCERNING WATER REUSE IN INDUSTRIAL COOLING AND PROCESS APPLICATIONS.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 457 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5596 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE FREEDOM TO DRY.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5597 · AN ACT CONCERNING BIOMASS.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5598 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5599 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PROPERTY AND THE TIMELY FILING OF DECLARATIONS.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 367 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 368 · AN ACT CONCERNING THERMAL ENERGY TRANSPORTATION.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5556 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM A GREEN PRODUCER.
Sent February 20, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5557 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE OR CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCTION IN THE STATE.
Sent February 20, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5560 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S ECONOMIC, ENERGY AND CLIMATE SECURITY.
Sent February 20, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5477 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR HIGH HOME ENERGY COSTS.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5493 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR OPERATION FUEL.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 261 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-BASED HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 262 · AN ACT CONCERNING A PERMANENT SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FUEL EFFICIENT AND HYBRID VEHICLES.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 263 · AN ACT CONCERNING TAX BREAKS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5395 · AN ACT CONCERNING A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5396 · AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX CREDIT FOR HOUSEHOLDS USING BIOFUEL AS THE PRIMARY HOME HEATING FUEL.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5466 · AN ACT CONCERNING A TELECOMMUTER ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
House Bill 5209 · AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL WINDMILLS.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5210 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A LOW-INTEREST LOAN PROGRAM FOR REPLACING INEFFICIENT RESIDENTIAL FURNACES.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5211 · AN ACT EXEMPTING ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE FROM THE SALES TAX.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5212 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR HIGH HOME ENERGY COSTS.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5213 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF REVENUES COLLECTED THROUGH THE PETROLEUM GROSS EARNINGS TAX.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5214 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN GREEN ENERGY.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5215 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE GROSS EARNINGS TAX ON UTILITY COMPANIES.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5326 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COSTS.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5327 · AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY SERVICE TERMINATION.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5328 · AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE COMPLAINTS.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5329 · AN ACT CONCERNING RADIATION RELEASES.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5330 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 118 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 122 · AN ACT EXEMPTING ADDITIVES FROM THE PETROLEUM GROSS EARNINGS TAX.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 186 · AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX CREDIT FOR HOMEOWNERS USING RESIDENTIAL GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEMS.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 188 · AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN ELECTRIC UTILITY POWERS AND INVESTMENTS.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5083 · AN ACT CONCERNING A GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS TAX CREDIT.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5084 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES TAX ON CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 68 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL USE OF BIOHEAT.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 69 · AN ACT CONCERNING TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR BIODIESEL FUEL.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 70 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING TAX CREDITS FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN CONNECTICUT.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5065 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULBS.
Sent February 11, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 22 · AN ACT CONCERNING A PROCUREMENT AUCTION FOR ELECTRIC GENERATION SERVICES.
Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 23 · AN ACT CONCERNING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE.
Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN EMERGENCY RELIEF PLAN FOR CONNECTICUT FAMILIES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Sent February 6, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 13 · AN ACT CONCERNING A DEDUCTION FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR CERTAIN ENERGY EXPENDITURES.
Sent February 6, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · did not pass the Senate