Committees · 2012 Regular Session
Environment Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Edward MeyerChair
Democrat · 12th District
Richard RoyChair
Democrat · 119th District
Andrew M. MaynardVice Chair
Democrat · 18th District
Patricia Billie MillerVice Chair
Democrat · 145th District
Clark J. ChapinRanking Member
Republican · 67th District
Andrew W. RorabackRanking Member
Republican · 30th District
Democrat · 121st District
Republican · 151st District
Democrat · 117th District
Democrat · 148th District
Republican · 105th District
Democrat · 127th District
Democrat · 53rd District
Republican · 134th District
Democrat · 12th District
Democrat · 97th District
Republican · 122nd District
Democrat · 36th District
Republican · 66th District
Democrat · 40th District
Democrat · 85th District
Republican · 76th District
Republican · 63rd District
Democrat · 118th District
Democrat · 139th District
Republican · 135th District
Democrat · 43rd District
Democrat · 64th District
Democrat · 77th District
Democrat · 41st District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session.
Bills sent74
5% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out66%
49 of 74; 25 stopped in committee
Time in committee23 days
most between 16 and 28 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202644 bills
reported 70% · typically 15 days, most 12–21 · 0 amendments · 34 members
2025272 bills
reported 19% · typically 50 days, most 18–60 · 0 amendments · 35 members
202449 bills
reported 76% · typically 20 days, most 15–22 · 0 amendments · 34 members
2023224 bills
reported 22% · typically 24 days, most 24–44 · 0 amendments · 33 members
202238 bills
reported 76% · typically 17 days, most 15–27 · 0 amendments · 33 members
2021190 bills
reported 16% · typically 22 days, most 16–33 · 0 amendments · 32 members
202069 bills
reported 13% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 30 members
2019266 bills
reported 20% · typically 38 days, most 15–52 · 0 amendments · 30 members
201866 bills
reported 61% · typically 15 days, most 13–21 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2017185 bills
reported 31% · typically 34 days, most 14–49 · 0 amendments · 30 members
201662 bills
reported 68% · typically 14 days, most 13–16 · 0 amendments · 29 members
2015218 bills
reported 26% · typically 36 days, most 21–58 · 0 amendments · 29 members
201468 bills
reported 71% · typically 18 days, most 14–22 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2013196 bills
reported 32% · typically 25 days, most 12–35 · 0 amendments · 29 members
201274 bills
reported 66% · typically 23 days, most 16–28 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2011197 bills
reported 32% · typically 42 days, most 19–58 · 0 amendments · 29 members
201071 bills
reported 66% · typically 19 days, most 14–33 · 0 amendments · 31 members
2009251 bills
reported 32% · typically 24 days, most 10–50 · 0 amendments · 32 members
2008176 bills
reported 52% · typically 9 days, most 8–13 · 0 amendments · 30 members
2007400 bills
reported 24% · typically 27 days, most 12–54 · 0 amendments · 31 members
2006176 bills
reported 59% · typically 13 days, most 9–16 · 0 amendments · 29 members
2005285 bills
reported 28% · typically 38 days, most 22–64 · 0 amendments · 28 members
2004106 bills
reported 66% · typically 12 days, most 9–17 · 0 amendments · 27 members
2003264 bills
reported 25% · typically 31 days, most 15–59 · 0 amendments · 27 members
2002112 bills
reported 48% · typically 12 days, most 10–19 · 0 amendments · 28 members
2001287 bills
reported 23% · typically 33 days, most 14–64 · 0 amendments · 28 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session, newest first.
74 bills
Senate Bill 355 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVENUES FROM THE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS GROSS EARNINGS TAX AND PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM SAID TAX.
Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5467 · AN ACT CREATING A WORKFORCE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AROUND CONNECTICUT'S PUBLIC AIRPORTS.
Sent May 1, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5155 · AN ACT MODIFYING THE BAN ON PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.
Sent April 18, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 345 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME IN WHICH A REGULATED ACTIVITY MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED BY AN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION.
Sent April 18, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5343 · AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STREAMLINED AND IMPROVED BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROGRAMS, EXEMPTING CERTAIN AIRPORT CONVEYANCES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY FROM THE HAZARDOUS WASTE ESTABLISHMENT TRANSFER ACT, AND HOLDING HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFYING THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS.
Sent April 17, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5465 · AN ACT CONCERNING STREAM CHANNEL ENCROACHMENT LINES AND PERMITS.
Sent April 17, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 274 · AN ACT CONCERNING CHEMICALS OF CONCERN TO CHILDREN.
Sent April 17, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 440 · AN ACT CONCERNING PHOSPHOROUS REDUCTION IN STATE WATERS.
Sent April 17, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 107 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME IN WHICH A REGULATED ACTIVITY MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED BY AN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION.
Sent April 11, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 220 · AN ACT CONCERNING NAVIGATION, COASTAL ACCESS AND CLEAN MARINAS.
Sent April 10, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5324 · AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD SAFETY BY RESTRICTING THE PLACEMENT OF LEGHOLD TRAPS.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 313 · AN ACT CONCERNING START-UP FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Sent March 13, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5218 · AN ACT CONCERNING TOXIC FIRE RETARDANTS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.
Sent March 8, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5446 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE STERILIZATION AND VACCINATION OF CERTAIN DOGS AND CATS AND PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TRAINING.
Sent March 7, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5447 · AN ACT CONCERNING AQUATIC ANIMALS AS FOOD AND THE TAKING OF SCALLOPS FROM THE NIANTIC RIVER.
Sent March 7, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 375 · AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM CLEAN-UP PROGRAM.
Sent March 7, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 376 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT AND SHORELINE FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES.
Sent March 7, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5409 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS AND PET SHOPS AND CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY EXPENSES.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5410 · AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE CONSERVATION FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
House Bill 5411 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING AN AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE LANDS OF THE SOUTHBURY TRAINING SCHOOL.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
54 more
House Bill 5412 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN VESSELS REGISTERED WITH MARINE DEALER REGISTRATION NUMBERS.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5413 · AN ACT CONCERNING INVASIVE PLANTS.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 347 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S OPEN SPACE PLAN.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 348 · AN ACT CONCERNING WATER CONSERVATION.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 349 · AN ACT CONCERNING TRAINING FOR INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY MEMBERS AND AGENTS.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 350 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MANUFACTURER MERCURY THERMOSTAT COLLECTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 351 · AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CEMETERY EROSION MITIGATION EFFORTS WITHIN THE COASTAL BOUNDARY AND THE APPEAL OF CERTAIN DECISIONS UNDER THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5323 · AN ACT CONCERNING BITING DOGS.
Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 264 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING LICENSED VETERINARIANS TO EUTHANIZE INJURED WILDLIFE.
Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 265 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF REFUSE EXPORTED FROM CONNECTICUT.
Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 266 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF NURSERIES AND GREENHOUSES IN FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS.
Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 267 · AN ACT CONCERNING CLEAN AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES.
Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5304 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRAINING AND AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN CONSTABLES APPOINTED FOR FISH AND GAME PROTECTION.
Sent February 24, 2012 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 5305 · AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF BAMBOO STAKES TO MARK SHELLFISH GROUNDS.
Sent February 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 253 · AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE ANIMAL IMPORTATION STATUTES.
Sent February 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 254 · AN ACT CONCERNING SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE REMEDIATION OF THE RAYMARK SUPERFUND SITE.
Sent February 24, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5256 · AN ACT CONCERNING STATE FUNDED HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION WITHIN A FLOODPLAIN.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5257 · AN ACT REQUIRING RENTERS OF VESSELS TO OBTAIN SAFE BOATING CERTIFICATES.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5258 · AN ACT PERMITTING THE POSSESSION OF REINDEER YEAR ROUND.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5259 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSPECTION OF VESSELS AND VESSEL TRAILERS FOR AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5260 · AN ACT RESTRICTING THE USE OF METHOPRENE.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5261 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE HUNTING OF DEER WITH A HANDGUN.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5262 · AN ACT CONCERNING EQUESTRIAN USE ON CERTAIN TRAILS ON STATE PARK AND FOREST LANDS.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5263 · AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR POACHING.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 210 · AN ACT ALLOWING MUNICIPALITIES COMPLETING A SURVEY OF UNLICENSED DOGS TO KEEP A LARGER PORTION OF DOG LICENSE FEES.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 211 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Sent February 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5188 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR MATCHING GRANTS FOR FEMA BUY-OUT PROGRAMS.
Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5116 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE LABELING OF FOOD PACKAGING THAT CONTAINS BISPHENOL-A.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5117 · AN ACT CONCERNING GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED FOODS.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5118 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF TRASH-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES AS CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
House Bill 5119 · AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF DENIAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
House Bill 5120 · AN ACT CONCERNING HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, IMPROVING SAFE HUNTING EDUCATION, AMENDING DEFINITIONS FOR THE WILDLIFE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY WHETHER TO TRANSFER THE CONSERVATION FUNCTIONS OF SAID DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5121 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ORGANIC PESTICIDES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF THE USE OF PESTICIDES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5122 · AN ACT REGULATING THE GROWTH AND SALE OF GOLDEN BAMBOO.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5123 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF ANIMALS SEIZED IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5124 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPEAL OF CERTAIN ANIMAL RESTRAINT ORDERS.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5125 · AN ACT INCREASING MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5126 · AN ACT CONCERNING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS PAID IN LIEU OF FINES FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5127 · AN ACT DEFINING THE HIGH TIDE LINE FOR THE TIDAL, COASTAL AND NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE STATE.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 5128 · AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT STATUTES.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 36 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5129 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF IONIZING RADIATION AND STREAM CHANNEL ENCROACHMENT LINES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5130 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 83 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BOW AND ARROW HUNTING ON SUNDAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 84 · AN ACT CONCERNING OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACES.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 85 · AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS AT CERTAIN STATE PARKS.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 86 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STRUCTURES AND DREDGING PERMIT PROCESS.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 87 · AN ACT CONCERNING WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 88 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW OF A SEWAGE SPILL.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 89 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 90 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
Senate Bill 91 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED HARBOR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 92 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL AND COLLECTION OF UNUSED MEDICATION.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 93 · AN ACT CONCERNING A MERCURY THERMOSTAT COLLECTION AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
House Bill 5082 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM CLEAN-UP PROGRAM.
Sent February 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 23 days