Committees · 2014 Regular Session
Planning and Development Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Catherine A. OstenChair
Democrat · 19th District
Jason RojasChair
Democrat · 9th District
Steve CassanoVice Chair
Democrat · 4th District
Daniel J. FoxVice Chair
Democrat · 148th District
William AmanRanking Member
Republican · 14th District
Leonard A. FasanoRanking Member
Republican · 34th District
Republican · 53rd District
Republican · 86th District
Republican · 57th District
Democrat · 13th District
Democrat · 44th District
Democrat · 90th District
Democrat · 104th District
Democrat · 129th District
Republican · 101st District
Democrat · 102nd District
Democrat · 1st District
Democrat · 47th District
Republican · 62nd District
Democrat · 35th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2014 Regular Session.
Bills sent82
5% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out77%
63 of 82; 19 stopped in committee
Time in committee12 days
most between 6 and 22 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202651 bills
reported 84% · typically 15 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2025196 bills
reported 30% · typically 16 days, most 16–35 · 0 amendments · 22 members
202453 bills
reported 85% · typically 15 days, most 15–22 · 0 amendments · 21 members
2023194 bills
reported 26% · typically 27 days, most 23–41 · 0 amendments · 21 members
202249 bills
reported 69% · typically 15 days, most 15–22 · 0 amendments · 27 members
2021173 bills
reported 31% · typically 21 days, most 14–33 · 0 amendments · 27 members
202055 bills
reported 20% · typically 15 days · 0 amendments · 24 members
2019220 bills
reported 31% · typically 36 days, most 16–59 · 0 amendments · 23 members
201869 bills
reported 62% · typically 16 days, most 13–20 · 0 amendments · 23 members
2017212 bills
reported 23% · typically 22 days, most 8–58 · 0 amendments · 23 members
201673 bills
reported 74% · typically 14 days, most 6–21 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2015195 bills
reported 41% · typically 15 days, most 6–51 · 0 amendments · 22 members
201482 bills
reported 77% · typically 12 days, most 6–22 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2013175 bills
reported 39% · typically 24 days, most 6–49 · 0 amendments · 20 members
201275 bills
reported 87% · typically 8 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 21 members
2011305 bills
reported 34% · typically 12 days, most 5–48 · 0 amendments · 21 members
201088 bills
reported 70% · typically 6 days, most 5–25 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2009272 bills
reported 47% · typically 6 days, most 5–30 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2008116 bills
reported 76% · typically 8 days, most 6–13 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2007376 bills
reported 32% · typically 15 days, most 6–48 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2006170 bills
reported 64% · typically 11 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2005320 bills
reported 40% · typically 17 days, most 5–28 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2004111 bills
reported 63% · typically 8 days, most 6–16 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2003218 bills
reported 33% · typically 15 days, most 7–30 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2002130 bills
reported 71% · typically 7 days, most 5–14 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2001275 bills
reported 46% · typically 11 days, most 5–41 · 0 amendments · 18 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2014 Regular Session, newest first.
82 bills
House Bill 5448 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCONTINUANCE OF HIGHWAYS AND PRIVATE WAYS BY MUNICIPALITIES.
Sent April 22, 2014 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5528 · AN ACT CONCERNING ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND THE EUTHANIZATION OF ANIMALS IN A FACILITY SUBJECT TO REGULATION BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Sent April 22, 2014 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 151 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF HARTFORD.
Sent April 22, 2014 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 432 · AN ACT PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF A MUNICIPALITY UPON THE RELEASE OF A REGISTERED SEXUAL OFFENDER INTO SUCH MUNICIPALITY.
Sent April 22, 2014 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 312 · AN ACT CONCERNING A LONG ISLAND SOUND RESOURCE AND USE INVENTORY AND A LONG ISLAND SOUND BLUE PLAN.
Sent April 17, 2014 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 419 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL AND WELLNESS ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Sent April 17, 2014 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 447 · AN ACT CONCERNING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES, A HOMEOWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM, ADJUSTMENTS TO A PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM AND A MUNICIPAL OPTION FOR ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY USED FOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUSINESS.
Sent April 17, 2014 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 467 · AN ACT CONCERNING STATE GRANTS IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES.
Sent April 17, 2014 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 484 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS OF PROPERTY USED FOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUSINESS USE.
Sent April 17, 2014 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5424 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WATER PLANNING COUNCIL.
Sent April 15, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5557 · AN ACT CONCERNING NEGLECTED CEMETERIES.
Sent April 15, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 68 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN MICROBIAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PESTICIDES AND GRUB CONTROL PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.
Sent April 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 191 · AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ORALLY AND INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS.
Sent April 9, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 288 · AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESIDENT STATE TROOPERS.
Sent April 9, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 309 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL COSTS FOR THE CARE OF CONFISCATED ANIMALS AND ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN MUNICIPAL SHELTERS.
Sent April 9, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 314 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE HERITAGE PARKS ADVISORY BOARDS.
Sent April 9, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 485 · AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SITES IDENTIFIED BY MUNICIPALITIES.
Sent April 9, 2014 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5531 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUTUAL CONSOLIDATION OF DISPATCH FACILITIES.
Sent April 8, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5574 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT BIOSCIENCE CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT REPORT.
Sent April 8, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 83 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL NOTICE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMIT RENEWALS.
Sent April 8, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
62 more
Senate Bill 156 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESECRATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN A CEMETERY.
Sent April 8, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 202 · AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TELEMEDICINE SERVICES.
Sent April 8, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 219 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTION RATE.
Sent April 8, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5392 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED MEDICATION.
Sent April 1, 2014 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5134 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION.
Sent March 28, 2014 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5151 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOOKAH LOUNGES.
Sent March 28, 2014 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 63 · AN ACT CONCERNING TIMELINES FOR ARBITRATION AWARDS.
Sent March 26, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 112 · AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HOUSING.
Sent March 26, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 198 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLAIMS DATA PROVIDED TO CERTAIN EMPLOYERS.
Sent March 26, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5580 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PESTICIDE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE ELIMINATION OF A MUNICIPAL MANDATE.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5581 · AN ACT CONCERNING SEWER ASSESSMENT APPEALS AND THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5582 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE TASK FORCE.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5583 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES BY CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND HOSPITAL FACILITIES.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5584 · AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONALISM AND MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO STATUTES CONCERNING MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTION.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 481 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
Senate Bill 482 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF MUNICIPAL TAX LIENS TO GRANT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO CERTAIN HOMEOWNERS AND TAX ABATEMENTS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 4 days
House Bill 5539 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVITALIZATION OF HOUSING IN DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5540 · AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE CIVIC ASSOCIATION OF SHORT BEACH IN THE TOWN OF BRANFORD AND THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5541 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE THOMPSONVILLE FIRE DISTRICT.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 436 · AN ACT CONCERNING TAX ABATEMENTS TO ENCOURAGE MIXED-INCOME DEVELOPMENT.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 94 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES IN NEWSPAPERS.
Sent March 7, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 5505 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A STATE-WIDE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5506 · AN ACT CONCERNING SCRAP METAL SOLD ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITIES.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5507 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, BUILDING OFFICIALS AND FIRE MARSHALS.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5508 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF PROPERTY USED FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5509 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN TO THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5510 · AN ACT PROVIDING A LIMITED PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5511 · AN ACT GRANTING A MORATORIUM FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCESS UPON COMPLETION OF AN INCENTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 403 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 404 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS FOR TRASH-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES AND REQUIRING A REPORT ON ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TECHNOLOGIES.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 405 · AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS.
Sent March 5, 2014 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5455 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM VENDOR PERMITS.
Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 332 · AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT IN HARTFORD COUNTY.
Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5368 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POINT STRATFORD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.
Sent February 26, 2014 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 286 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TAXPAYERS TO APPLY FOR RECONSIDERATION FOR CERTAIN TAX EXEMPTIONS REIMBURSED BY THE STATE.
Sent February 26, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 5332 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC GOLF COURSES.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
House Bill 5347 · AN ACT ALLOWING CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO CREATE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THROUGH MUNICIPAL BONDING.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5348 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY VALUES WHEN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR A CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 5349 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME IN WHICH CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS MAY APPEAL AN ASSESSMENT.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 264 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN MUNICIPAL SHELTERS.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 265 · AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITS ON FLOOD INSURANCE POLICIES.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 266 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ON ACTIVE DUTY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5211 · AN ACT CONCERNING RECORDING FEES.
Sent February 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5139 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON PRIME FARMLAND.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5140 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5141 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OR USE OF A DIRT BIKE, SNOWMOBILE OR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 114 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 115 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS CREATED BY SPECIAL ACT.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 116 · AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 117 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO MODIFY ZONING STANDARDS.
Sent February 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 79 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHARING OF THE SALES TAX WITH MUNICIPALITIES.
Sent February 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 52 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSSESSIONS OF DECEASED TENANTS.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5055 · AN ACT ELIMINATING MUNICIPAL MANDATES.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5056 · AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN STATUTES CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES, REGIONAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS AND TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CONCERNING GROWTH-RELATED PROJECTS.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5057 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF HORSES AND PONIES AND FARM MACHINERY AND THE TRANSFER OF LAND CLASSIFIED AS FARM LAND, OPEN SPACE LAND, FOREST LAND AND MARINE HERITAGE LAND.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5058 · AN ACT CONCERNING GROWTH-RELATED PROJECTS.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 11 days
House Bill 5059 · AN ACT CONCERNING VOTER TURNOUT FOR MUNICIPAL CHARTER REVISION.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 11 days
Senate Bill 33 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NEW HAVEN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 37 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ASSESSORS IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 38 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTEREST RATE ON DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 11 days
Senate Bill 39 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO COLLECT THE MARIJUANA AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TAX.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 40 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES IN NEWSPAPERS.
Sent February 7, 2014 · Reported out after 46 days · did not pass the Senate