Committees · 2016 Regular Session
Government Administration and Elections Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Steve CassanoChair
Democrat · 4th District
Ed JutilaChair
Democrat · 37th District
David AlexanderVice Chair
Democrat · 58th District
Terry B. GerratanaVice Chair
Democrat · 6th District
Michael A. McLachlanRanking Member
Republican · 24th District
Richard A. SmithRanking Member
Republican · 108th District
Democrat · 19th District
Republican · 134th District
Republican · 70th District
Republican · 42nd District
Democrat · 54th District
Republican · 131st District
Democrat · 100th District
Democrat · 145th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2016 Regular Session.
Bills sent90
6% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out69%
62 of 90; 1 moved on without a report, 27 stopped in committee
Time in committee13 days
most between 9 and 18 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202671 bills
reported 89% · typically 17 days, most 11–17 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2025236 bills
reported 31% · typically 13 days, most 12–28 · 0 amendments · 19 members
202479 bills
reported 89% · typically 16 days, most 13–21 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2023212 bills
reported 35% · typically 21 days, most 12–27 · 0 amendments · 19 members
202256 bills
reported 86% · typically 13 days, most 10–18 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2021202 bills
reported 34% · typically 18 days, most 12–60 · 0 amendments · 19 members
202039 bills
reported 0% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 17 members
2019243 bills
reported 40% · typically 22 days, most 13–60 · 0 amendments · 17 members
201881 bills
reported 73% · typically 16 days, most 10–18 · 0 amendments · 17 members
2017232 bills
reported 17% · typically 22 days, most 13–60 · 0 amendments · 17 members
201690 bills
reported 69% · typically 13 days, most 9–18 · 0 amendments · 14 members
2015254 bills
reported 28% · typically 20 days, most 7–46 · 0 amendments · 15 members
201479 bills
reported 70% · typically 15 days, most 5–22 · 0 amendments · 14 members
2013234 bills
reported 37% · typically 24 days, most 15–66 · 0 amendments · 14 members
201295 bills
reported 67% · typically 15 days, most 6–22 · 0 amendments · 15 members
2011294 bills
reported 32% · typically 7 days, most 6–28 · 0 amendments · 14 members
2010111 bills
reported 79% · typically 13 days, most 8–19 · 0 amendments · 15 members
2009273 bills
reported 42% · typically 11 days, most 6–37 · 0 amendments · 15 members
2008113 bills
reported 81% · typically 11 days, most 6–13 · 0 amendments · 13 members
2007278 bills
reported 40% · typically 8 days, most 7–36 · 0 amendments · 13 members
2006162 bills
reported 56% · typically 8 days, most 6–19 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2005270 bills
reported 30% · typically 7 days, most 5–21 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2004168 bills
reported 66% · typically 17 days, most 7–23 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2003267 bills
reported 43% · typically 24 days, most 8–60 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2002129 bills
reported 58% · typically 7 days, most 2–20 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2001235 bills
reported 43% · typically 13 days, most 6–27 · 0 amendments · 20 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2016 Regular Session, newest first.
90 bills
Senate Bill 104 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STATE CIVIC NETWORK.
Sent May 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 256 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN LIMITED DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FUNCTIONS BY TOWN CLERKS.
Sent May 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 362 · AN ACT MODIFYING THE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS OF REGULATIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent May 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 437 · AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION.
Sent May 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 438 · AN ACT DESIGNATING VARIOUS MONTHS, WEEKS AND DAYS OF COMMEMORATION.
Sent May 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 19 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE TRANSIT CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY.
Sent April 26, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 76 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Sent April 26, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 349 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRIVACY OF A MINOR.
Sent April 26, 2016 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 27 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Sent April 19, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 253 · AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES FOR PRIMARIES.
Sent April 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2 · AN ACT SUPPORTING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent April 6, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 203 · AN ACT CONCERNING AMERICAN LEGION STATE FUND COMMISSION TRANSPARENCY.
Sent April 6, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 257 · AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVAL FROM PARTY ENROLLMENT LISTS AND DENIAL OF PRIVILEGES.
Sent April 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 302 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent April 6, 2016 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5338 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION OF RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
Sent April 5, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5488 · AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY IN A LAKE.
Sent April 5, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 159 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S MARKET CONDUCT AUTHORITY AND DATA CALL CONFIDENTIALITY.
Sent April 1, 2016 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5359 · AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Sent March 29, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5373 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE MAINTENANCE OF A CONFIDENTIAL STATE AGENCY PERSONAL DATA SYSTEMS INVENTORY BASED ON A PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE STUDY.
Sent March 29, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5549 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE.
Sent March 29, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
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Senate Bill 137 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, PAY OR PLEA IN A HUNTING OR FISHING VIOLATION CASE.
Sent March 29, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5609 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5610 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL TAX PREPARERS AND FACILITATORS.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5611 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOLDING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PRIOR TO THE DETERMINATION OF POLLING PLACES BY MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE BODIES.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5612 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5613 · AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCLOSURE OF DATE OF BIRTH INFORMATION ON VOTER RECORDS.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5614 · AN ACT RAISING THE THRESHOLD FOR STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS REQUIRING THE APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 5615 · AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5616 · AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICES AND PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5617 · AN ACT CONCERNING REFERENCES TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5618 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CARBON FOOTPRINT METHODOLOGY TO ANALYZE STATE PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5619 · AN ACT CONVEYING CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF CERTAIN STATE REAL PROPERTY.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 437 · AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 438 · AN ACT DESIGNATING VARIOUS MONTHS, WEEKS AND DAYS OF COMMEMORATION.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 439 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE CONTRACTING STANDARDS BOARD AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATIZATION CONTRACTS.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 440 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
Senate Bill 441 · AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN STATE PAYMENTS TO VENDORS BE MADE BY CHECK OR ELECTRONIC TRANSFER.
Sent March 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 5511 · AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF COORDINATED AND INDEPENDENT SPENDING IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Sent March 2, 2016 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5512 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FEES FOR MUNICIPAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
Sent March 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5513 · AN ACT REVISING CERTAIN STATUTES CONCERNING THE STATE COMPTROLLER.
Sent March 2, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5514 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.
Sent March 2, 2016 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 361 · AN ACT REVISING THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS.
Sent March 2, 2016 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 362 · AN ACT MODIFYING THE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS OF REGULATIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent March 2, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5497 · AN ACT REQUIRING A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LIST OF LEGISLATIVELY APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5498 · AN ACT REVISING THE REGULATION REVIEW PROCESS.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5499 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL RECORDS AND ACCESS TO RESTRICTED RECORDS IN THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5500 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF CIVIL PENALTIES IMPOSED ON CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5501 · AN ACT CONCERNING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 338 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE FILING OF STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS UNDER THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 339 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DUE TO AN EMPLOYER OTHER THAN THE STATE UNDER THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
Senate Bill 340 · AN ACT EXTENDING THE TERMS OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 341 · AN ACT MODIFYING PROHIBITIONS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES AND COMMISSIONS FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND REQUIRING ONLINE RENEWAL OF LICENSES.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 10 days
Senate Bill 342 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5386 · AN ACT CONCERNING VOTES FOR CROSS ENDORSED CANDIDATES.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5387 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CIRCULATION OF NOMINATING PETITIONS.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5388 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLYN.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5389 · AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC FINANCING FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE CANDIDATES.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5390 · AN ACT CONCERNING WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AND OPINIONS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5391 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF VOTER AFFIDAVITS.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5392 · AN ACT CONCERNING TRAINING BY THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLES LICENSES.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5393 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5394 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENDORSEMENTS OF TOWN COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND CLARIFYING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN STATE OFFICE CANDIDATES.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 250 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOURS OF ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 251 · AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 252 · AN ACT CONCERNING POST-ELECTION AUDIT INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 253 · AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES FOR PRIMARIES.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 254 · AN ACT CONCERNING SATURDAY REGISTRARS OF VOTERS SESSIONS.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 255 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY AND PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 256 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN LIMITED DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FUNCTIONS BY TOWN CLERKS.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 257 · AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVAL FROM PARTY ENROLLMENT LISTS AND DENIAL OF PRIVILEGES.
Sent February 24, 2016 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5186 · AN ACT DECREASING LEGISLATIVE POSTAL COSTS.
Sent February 17, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5244 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE UTILIZATION OF BUILDINGS OCCUPIED BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES.
Sent February 17, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5245 · AN ACT PERMITTING ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF A SPECIAL SESSION OR A RECONVENED SESSION.
Sent February 17, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5246 · AN ACT REDEFINING "SMALL CONTRACTOR" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS.
Sent February 17, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5247 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND REPEALING A PROVISION CONCERNING STATE AGENCY REPORTING OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR INFORMATION.
Sent February 17, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 104 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STATE CIVIC NETWORK.
Sent February 17, 2016 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5228 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE NOTIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROJECTS, THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" AND REPEALING A PROVISION CONCERNING STATE AGENCY REPORTING OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR INFORMATION.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5229 · AN ACT CHANGING CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 100 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5199 · AN ACT REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF GRANTS AWARDED UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.
Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5200 · AN ACT PROHIBITING THE INCREASE OF GRANTS UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.
Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5201 · AN ACT ELIMINATING GRANTS UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM FOR UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES.
Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5049 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 25 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5050 · AN ACT MODERNIZING THE SYMBOL OF ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 15 · AN ACT ADOPTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS V. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AND REVISING CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STATUTES.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 16 · AN ACT INCREASING AGENCY EFFICIENCY IN THE REGULATION PROCESS.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 5034 · AN ACT CONSOLIDATING THE ANNUAL INFORMATIONAL MAILING OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS.
Sent February 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5035 · AN ACT REPEALING THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.
Sent February 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5036 · AN ACT ELIMINATING LEGISLATOR FRANKING PRIVILEGES.
Sent February 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5037 · AN ACT LIMITING THE NUMBER OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS IN STATE AGENCIES.
Sent February 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days