Committees · 2010 Regular Session
Public Health Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Jonathan A. HarrisChair
Democrat · 5th District
Elizabeth B. RitterChair
Democrat · 38th District
Linda M. GentileVice Chair
Democrat · 104th District
Gayle S. SlossbergVice Chair
Democrat · 14th District
Dan DebicellaRanking Member
Republican · 21st District
Janice R. GieglerRanking Member
Republican · 138th District
Democrat · 128th District
Democrat · 2nd District
Democrat · 19th District
Republican · 108th District
Democrat · 2nd District
Democrat · 105th District
Democrat · 103rd District
Republican · 23rd District
Democrat · 129th District
Democrat · 101st District
Republican · 32nd District
Republican · 114th District
Republican · 17th District
Democrat · 100th District
Democrat · 106th District
Democrat · 89th District
Democrat · 24th District
Democrat · 46th District
Democrat · 19th District
Democrat · 139th District
Republican · 107th District
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 109th District
Democrat · 26th District
Democrat · 98th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2010 Regular Session.
Bills sent81
5% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out77%
62 of 81; 19 stopped in committee
Time in committee13 days
most between 6 and 19 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202649 bills
reported 82% · typically 18 days, most 12–19 · 0 amendments · 32 members
2025315 bills
reported 15% · typically 16 days, most 9–21 · 0 amendments · 33 members
202448 bills
reported 88% · typically 14 days, most 12–21 · 0 amendments · 37 members
2023272 bills
reported 20% · typically 25 days, most 18–33 · 0 amendments · 38 members
202268 bills
reported 85% · typically 10 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 33 members
2021263 bills
reported 16% · typically 28 days, most 13–51 · 0 amendments · 33 members
202063 bills
reported 14% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 25 members
2019336 bills
reported 18% · typically 32 days, most 15–53 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201892 bills
reported 53% · typically 23 days, most 21–31 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2017289 bills
reported 25% · typically 46 days, most 26–64 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2016104 bills
reported 63% · typically 19 days, most 11–20 · 0 amendments · 28 members
2015280 bills
reported 34% · typically 34 days, most 13–62 · 0 amendments · 28 members
201489 bills
reported 63% · typically 15 days, most 11–21 · 0 amendments · 29 members
2013238 bills
reported 26% · typically 31 days, most 20–52 · 0 amendments · 28 members
201281 bills
reported 72% · typically 15 days, most 8–21 · 0 amendments · 28 members
2011203 bills
reported 37% · typically 15 days, most 9–32 · 0 amendments · 28 members
201081 bills
reported 77% · typically 13 days, most 6–19 · 0 amendments · 31 members
2009264 bills
reported 35% · typically 16 days, most 7–27 · 0 amendments · 31 members
2008135 bills
reported 67% · typically 13 days, most 10–17 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2007294 bills
reported 33% · typically 29 days, most 9–45 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2006122 bills
reported 47% · typically 11 days, most 6–22 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2005331 bills
reported 34% · typically 29 days, most 8–46 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2004112 bills
reported 71% · typically 12 days, most 7–16 · 0 amendments · 23 members
2003320 bills
reported 33% · typically 21 days, most 9–41 · 0 amendments · 24 members
2002157 bills
reported 72% · typically 13 days, most 9–15 · 0 amendments · 25 members
2001343 bills
reported 36% · typically 59 days, most 16–76 · 0 amendments · 25 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2010 Regular Session, newest first.
81 bills
Senate Bill 316 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Sent April 21, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 387 · AN ACT CONCERNING SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE AT JUNKYARDS.
Sent April 21, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 424 · AN ACT CONCERNING AGENCY CONSOLIDATION AND THE CREATION OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CONSOLIDATION STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE EXTENSION OF A PILOT PROGRAM.
Sent April 21, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 140 · AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH TRANSITIONING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.
Sent April 16, 2010 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 488 · AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF PROTECTION.
Sent April 16, 2010 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 174 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY.
Sent April 14, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 177 · AN ACT CONCERNING VENDING MACHINE SALES.
Sent April 14, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 192 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE LISTING OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION PROVIDER LISTINGS, AND PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER DESIGNATIONS.
Sent April 14, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 383 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE WATER USE PLAN.
Sent April 14, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5354 · AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR HOSPITALS TO ADOPT ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS.
Sent April 13, 2010 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5398 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE TRANSFER OF HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO RECEIVE MEDICAID BENEFITS TO NURSING HOMES.
Sent April 13, 2010 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5422 · AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
Sent April 13, 2010 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 17 · AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER RENTAL NETWORK CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 51 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC DATA STANDARDS FOR MACHINE-READABLE MEDICAL BENEFITS IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND SCANNING DEVICES.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 52 · AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 125 · AN ACT CONCERNING DOGS AT STATE CAMPGROUNDS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 130 · AN ACT CONCERNING CANCELLED DOCTORS' APPOINTMENTS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 186 · AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN HEALTH CLUBS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 229 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRETRIAL SUPERVISED DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 354 · AN ACT CONCERNING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH TRUST FUND RESEARCH GRANTS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
61 more
Senate Bill 392 · AN ACT ADJUSTING THE MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 456 · AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT ATHLETES AND CONCUSSIONS.
Sent April 8, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5144 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL AND CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S PLACE.
Sent April 5, 2010 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5244 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY CERTIFICATES BY CERTAIN STAFF OF THE EMERGENCY MOBILE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PROGRAM.
Sent April 5, 2010 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5300 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL CHARGES FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS.
Sent April 5, 2010 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5430 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES TO THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES AND OTHER FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
Sent April 5, 2010 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5145 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED BY STATE AGENCIES.
Sent March 30, 2010 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5258 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING SCOPE OF PRACTICE DETERMINATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS.
Sent March 11, 2010 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 103 · AN ACT REQUIRING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH A COPY OF THE PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS, POST STAFFING RATIOS AND INSTITUTE CONSULTATIVE PROCESSES FOR CERTAIN PATIENT ROOM TRANSFERS.
Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
Senate Bill 233 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF APPLIED INCOME.
Sent March 11, 2010 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 234 · AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STABILITY OF NURSING HOME FACILITIES AND MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES TO PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS.
Sent March 11, 2010 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5475 · AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL CARE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
Sent March 5, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 5476 · AN ACT CONCERNING PATHOLOGY BILLING PRACTICES.
Sent March 5, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 5477 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND STREAM FLOW REGULATIONS.
Sent March 5, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 428 · AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED STATUTES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE OF CONNECTICUT.
Sent March 5, 2010 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 429 · AN ACT CONCERNING MOST-FAVORED-NATION CLAUSES IN HEALTH CARE CONTRACTS.
Sent March 5, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 5446 · AN ACT CONCERNING MASS GATHERINGS.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5447 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5448 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5449 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETAIL SALE OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
House Bill 5450 · AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5451 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BLOOD DRIVES.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
House Bill 5452 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE SERVICES ON A TEMPORARY BASIS.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 400 · AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 401 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 402 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 403 · AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 404 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE OVERSIGHT ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL EXAMINING BOARDS REGULATING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 405 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COST EFFECTIVE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FREQUENT USERS OF COSTLY STATE SERVICES.
Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5351 · AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS FOR VETERANS IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES.
Sent March 2, 2010 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 149 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR'S POWER TO MODIFY OR SUSPEND STATUTES, REGULATIONS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.
Sent February 25, 2010 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5304 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DROP-IN CHILD-CARE OPERATIONS AT HEALTH CLUBS.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5306 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAY CARE HOMES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5307 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE FILLING OF PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 262 · AN ACT CONCERNING COLLABORATIVE DRUG THERAPY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 263 · AN ACT REQUIRING TANNING FACILITIES TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF THE HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF TANNING DEVICES.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 264 · AN ACT PROHIBITING SMOKING IN LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 265 · AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION BADGES.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 270 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN GIFTS FROM PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Sent February 23, 2010 · Reported out after 29 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5286 · AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSURE OF MASTER AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5287 · AN ACT ALLOWING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF ACIDIFIED FOOD PRODUCTS ON RESIDENTIAL FARMS.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5288 · AN ACT CONCERNING CIRCULATING NURSES.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5289 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND THE DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5290 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES BY LICENSED PHARMACISTS.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5291 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHARING OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AS RELATES TO MEDICAID FUNDED SERVICES.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5292 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDED TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 245 · AN ACT CONCERNING SMOKING IN WORKPLACES.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 246 · AN ACT CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY CERTIFICATES AND THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS AND STAFF AT FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 247 · AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO STATUTES PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 248 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ADVERSE EVENTS AT HOSPITALS AND OUTPATIENT SURGICAL FACILITIES AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION RELATED TO PENDING COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 249 · AN ACT CONCERNING USE OF THE TERM "ASSISTED LIVING".
Sent February 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 250 · AN ACT CONCERNING ANATOMICAL GIFTS.
Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5024 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN EDUCATION DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM IN NURSING EDUCATION.
Sent February 18, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5110 · AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYEES OF HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCIES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
Sent February 18, 2010 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 105 · AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY OF NURSING HOME OWNERS FOR NEGLECT AND ABUSE OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
Sent February 18, 2010 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5102 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS.
Sent February 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 77 · AN ACT CONCERNING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE ALL APPROPRIATE HEALTH SCREENINGS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
Sent February 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 78 · AN ACT PROVIDING A CORPORATE BUSINESS TAX DEDUCTION FOR EMPLOYERS PROVIDING WELLNESS AND PREVENTIVE CARE PROGRAMS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES.
Sent February 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5064 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS AND TOBACCO TAXES.
Sent February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 47 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.
Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 48 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR RAPE CRISIS CENTERS.
Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days