Committees · 2013 Regular Session
Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 127th District
Carlo LeoneChair
Democrat · 27th District
Frank N. Nicastro Sr.Vice Chair
Democrat · 79th District
Gayle S. SlossbergVice Chair
Democrat · 14th District
Jason C. WelchRanking Member
Republican · 31st District
Dave W. YaccarinoRanking Member
Republican · 87th District
Republican · 103rd District
Democrat · 58th District
Republican · 52nd District
Republican · 34th District
Democrat · 29th District
Democrat · 12th District
Democrat · 19th District
Democrat · 118th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2013 Regular Session.
Bills sent75
2% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out36%
27 of 75; 48 stopped in committee
Time in committee20 days
most between 15 and 48 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202628 bills
reported 50% · typically 19 days, most 12–19 · 0 amendments · 22 members
202576 bills
reported 41% · typically 33 days, most 25–46 · 0 amendments · 21 members
202427 bills
reported 63% · typically 21 days, most 14–21 · 0 amendments · 20 members
202348 bills
reported 38% · typically 36 days, most 28–48 · 0 amendments · 15 members
202220 bills
reported 60% · typically 12 days · 0 amendments · 18 members
202155 bills
reported 33% · typically 36 days, most 28–50 · 0 amendments · 18 members
202033 bills
reported 61% · typically 19 days, most 12–19 · 0 amendments · 17 members
201979 bills
reported 34% · typically 19 days, most 13–25 · 0 amendments · 17 members
201835 bills
reported 80% · typically 20 days, most 14–20 · 0 amendments · 15 members
201797 bills
reported 32% · typically 14 days, most 7–41 · 0 amendments · 15 members
201644 bills
reported 77% · typically 14 days, most 13–14 · 0 amendments · 15 members
2015112 bills
reported 26% · typically 42 days, most 20–42 · 0 amendments · 15 members
201423 bills
reported 65% · typically 19 days · 0 amendments · 14 members
201375 bills
reported 36% · typically 20 days, most 15–48 · 0 amendments · 14 members
201224 bills
reported 96% · typically 14 days, most 13–21 · 0 amendments · 10 members
201145 bills
reported 42% · typically 25 days, most 15–47 · 0 amendments · 10 members
201029 bills
reported 83% · typically 12 days · 0 amendments · 10 members
200967 bills
reported 36% · typically 20 days, most 7–22 · 0 amendments · 10 members
200850 bills
reported 42% · typically 9 days, most 9–18 · 0 amendments · 10 members
200781 bills
reported 26% · typically 41 days, most 15–42 · 0 amendments · 10 members
200627 bills
reported 41% · typically 14 days, most 13–16 · 0 amendments · 13 members
200583 bills
reported 20% · typically 28 days, most 26–42 · 0 amendments · 13 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2013 Regular Session, newest first.
75 bills
Senate Bill 303 · AN ACT CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Sent June 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 931 · AN ACT CONCERNING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent June 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1034 · AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Sent June 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6561 · AN ACT CREATING THE CONNECTICUT MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT AND THE CIVILIAN MEDAL OF HONOR.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 1034 · AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6455 · AN ACT CREATING THE CONNECTICUT MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6456 · AN ACT EXCLUDING CERTAIN FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6457 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF THE STATE OR NATIONAL FLAG AT HALF-STAFF AND THE PLACEMENT OF FLAGS ON CEMETERY GRAVES PRIOR TO MEMORIAL DAY.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6458 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE NEW ENGLAND DISASTER TRAINING CENTER ACTIVITY ACCOUNT.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6459 · AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ENROLLED AT CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 930 · AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT PROCEEDINGS.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 931 · AN ACT CONCERNING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 932 · AN ACT EXCLUDING VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION FROM PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AND ALIMONY IN DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDINGS.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 933 · AN ACT CREATING A STATE COLD WAR CERTIFICATE.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 9 days
Senate Bill 934 · AN ACT CONCERNING FEE WAIVERS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXTENSION PROGRAMS AND SUMMER SCHOOL SESSIONS FOR WARTIME VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 935 · AN ACT CONCERNING EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN OF SERVICE MEMBERS.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6348 · AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MILITARY SERVICE.
Sent February 6, 2013 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6349 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE MILITARY RELIEF FUND.
Sent February 6, 2013 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 835 · AN ACT CONCERNING MILITARY LEAVE FROM EMPLOYMENT.
Sent February 6, 2013 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 836 · AN ACT CONCERNING MILITARY RECRUITER ACCESS TO MILITARY RECORDS.
Sent February 6, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
55 more
House Bill 6302 · AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN VETERANS WHO SERVED IN A COMBAT ZONE.
Sent January 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6303 · AN ACT PERMITTING EACH BRANCH OF THE ARMED FORCES TO PETITION THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Sent January 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6255 · AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS REPAID BY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE GRANTED MILITARY LEAVE TO PERFORM NATIONAL GUARD DUTIES.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 6256 · AN ACT CONCERNING NUMBER PLATES FOR VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO SERVED DURING TIME OF WAR.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6257 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION OF HEADSTONES FOR RESERVISTS AND MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6258 · AN ACT REQUIRING PAID LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS WHO PERFORM SERVICES IN AN HONOR GUARD DETAIL.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6259 · AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR NUMBER PLATES, MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSES AND IDENTITY CARDS REFLECTING THE HOLDER'S STATUS AS A VETERAN.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 757 · AN ACT EXCLUDING VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION FROM PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AND ALIMONY IN DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDINGS.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 758 · AN ACT ELIMINATING DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN WARTIME AND PEACETIME VETERANS WITH RESPECT TO VETERANS' BENEFITS.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 785 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES FOR VETERANS.
Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6167 · AN ACT CONCERNING FARES FOR DISABLED VETERANS WHO USE MASS TRANSPORTATION.
Sent January 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 6168 · AN ACT CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING FOR VETERANS.
Sent January 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6169 · AN ACT CREATING A VETERANS' COURT PILOT PROGRAM.
Sent January 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 100 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE ON ACTIVE DUTY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Sent January 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 145 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO WAIVE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL.
Sent January 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 700 · AN ACT CONCERNING NUMBER PLATES FOR VETERANS WHO RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.
Sent January 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 6061 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE "HONOR AND REMEMBER" FLAG AS AN OFFICIAL SYMBOL OF THE STATE'S RECOGNITION OF FALLEN SOLDIERS.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6062 · AN ACT CONCERNING HONORARY RETIREMENT PROMOTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE STATE OR THE GOVERNOR'S MILITARY STAFF.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6063 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERANS' PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6064 · AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION FEE WAIVERS FOR VETERANS TAKING SUMMER AND INTERSESSION CLASSES AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6065 · AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL PAY FOR ACTIVE SERVICE AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 6066 · AN ACT EXCLUDING CERTAIN FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 647 · AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY SERVING OVERSEAS.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 648 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION FOR VICTORY GARDENS IN NEWINGTON.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Reported out after 47 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 649 · AN ACT CONCERNING REDUCED FARES ON THE METRO NORTH RAILROAD.
Sent January 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
House Bill 5753 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WHO SERVED IN TIME OF WAR OR ARE DISABLED.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 42 days
House Bill 5754 · AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5755 · AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 303 · AN ACT CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Reported out after 43 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 304 · AN ACT PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX FOR MARRIED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 305 · AN ACT EXPANDING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE VETERANS WHO SERVED DURING A TIME OF HAZARDOUS DUTY.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 382 · AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 383 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR ONE HUNDRED PER CENT DISABLED VETERANS.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 384 · AN ACT CREATING A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM FOR DISABLED VETERAN CONTRACTORS.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 385 · AN ACT EXCLUDING START-UP FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 386 · AN ACT CONCERNING HONORARY DIPLOMAS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 508 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 7790 BROOKLYN VALLEY POST.
Sent January 23, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5555 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF FLAGS ON THE GRAVES OF VETERANS PRIOR TO MEMORIAL DAY.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5556 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR ALL VETERANS.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 23 days
House Bill 5389 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE START DATE OF THE VIETNAM ERA WITH RESPECT TO VETERANS' BENEFITS.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5378 · AN ACT CREATING A CIVILIAN MEDAL OF HONOR.
Sent January 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5386 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS.
Sent January 17, 2013 · Reported out after 54 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5387 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE USE OF MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY TRAINING AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
Sent January 17, 2013 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5388 · AN ACT REQUIRING CITIES AND TOWNS TO DESIGNATE A VETERANS' SERVICE CONTACT PERSON.
Sent January 17, 2013 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 185 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PREFERENCE IN THE AWARD OF STATE CONTRACTS FOR VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES.
Sent January 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 152 · AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DISABLED VETERANS.
Sent January 16, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 5255 · AN ACT PROHIBITING THE COLLECTION OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE OR IDENTITY CARD INDICATING A PERSON'S STATUS AS A VETERAN.
Sent January 11, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5188 · AN ACT PROVIDING FREE ADMISSION TO AND PARKING AT STATE PARKS FOR ALL CONNECTICUT VETERANS.
Sent January 10, 2013 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5131 · AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE DEPLOYED OR TRANSFERRED.
Sent January 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 57 days
House Bill 5132 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO DESIGNATE "WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA WEEK".
Sent January 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5133 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN EXPANSION OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS.
Sent January 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 5134 · AN ACT EXPANDING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS.
Sent January 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
Senate Bill 70 · AN ACT RESTORING BENEFITS TO VETERANS DISCHARGED UNDER "DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL".
Sent January 9, 2013 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 71 · AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL.
Sent January 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
Senate Bill 72 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONTROL OF THE GOVERNOR'S GUARD.
Sent January 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days