Bills in the 2015 Regular Session, Senate.
Martin M. Looney
Sponsored
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AN ACT IMPROVING DATA SECURITY AND AGENCY EFFECTIVENESS.
2015 Special Session 1 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.
2015 Special Session 1 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND BONDS OF THE STATE.
2015 Special Session 2 · AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO THE STATE BUDGET AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
Passed the Senate1
AN ACT CONCERNING A SECOND CHANCE SOCIETY.
Out of committee7
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN REQUIREMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BIENNIAL BUDGET.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES UNDER THE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM.
AN ACT ENABLING THE REFINANCING OF STUDENT LOANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING LABOR PEACE.
AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY OF EXECUTIVE PAY IN CERTAIN HOSPITAL TRANSACTIONS.
In committee29
AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND THE DEFINITION OF "PERSONAL INJURY" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN EXPANSION OF THE CARE 4 KIDS PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STEP-UP PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF LABOR HISTORY AS PART OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ORALLY AND INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PEACE OFFICER WHO PROHIBITS THE RECORDING OF A PEACE OFFICER ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING FELONS AND THE FEDERAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.
AN ACT CONCERNING WAGES AND PAYROLL CARDS.
AN ACT REGARDING IDENTIFYING RESIDENTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT REQUIRING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES TO CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING GRANTS FOR PRIORITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING DEFINITIONS OF "DEADLY WEAPON" AND "DANGEROUS INSTRUMENT".
AN ACT CONCERNING PRETRIAL RELEASE ALTERNATIVES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS UPON THE DEATH OF THE PERSON MAINTAINING THE ACCOUNT.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON VALUE-BASED PRICING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROSECUTION OF MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IN SCHOOLS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHT.
AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES REIMBURSEMENT RATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING FACILITY FEES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMISSION ON PROVIDER PRICE VARIATION AND REFORM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXCESS COST THRESHOLD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GOVERNOR CONCERNING EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AND REFORM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONSOLIDATING CRIMINAL JUSTICE, JUVENILE AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH.
Carried from the House
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY.
AN ACT CONCERNING A LONG ISLAND SOUND BLUE PLAN AND RESOURCE AND USE INVENTORY.
AN ACT CONCERNING IN-STATE TUITION ELIGIBILITY.
AN ACT STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
AN ACT CONCERNING PAY EQUITY AND FAIRNESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO REVENUE, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS AND TAX FAIRNESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
2015 Special Session 1 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND AND AMENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE BOROUGH OF FENWICK AND THE GIANTS NECK BEACH ASSOCIATION.
2015 Special Session 1 · AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
2015 Special Session 1 · AN ACT CONCERNING EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE.
2015 Special Session 1 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROVISIONS RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Passed the House1
AN ACT MAKING MINOR REVISIONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STATUTES.
Co-sponsored
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AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT TO AN AMBULANCE SERVICE.
AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF PAYMENTS BY MANUFACTURERS TO INDEPENDENTLY-PRACTICING ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING INFANT SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES FOR NUTRITIONAL SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT-DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE STATE-WIDE RESPONSE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FARMLAND RESTORATION AND VACANT LANDS PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERCENTAGE OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS THAT MAY BE USED TO PURCHASE OPEN SPACE UNDER THE OPEN SPACE AND WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
AN ACT REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONFERENCES BETWEEN HEALTH CARRIERS' CLINICAL PEERS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYEE ONLINE PRIVACY.
AN ACT PROTECTING INTERNS FROM WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC SERVICE AND THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MATURITY DATE FOR MUNICIPAL BONDS ISSUED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CERTAIN LOANS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FACILITATION OF TELEHEALTH.
AN ACT CONCERNING BICYCLE SAFETY.
AN ACT REGULATING THE TOWING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE USE OF WHEEL-LOCKING DEVICES AND THE REPOSSESSION BY LENDING INSTITUTIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIABLE ELECTRIC RATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC RATE TRANSPARENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VETERANS ON STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM AGE FOR TOWING ANY PERSON BY VESSEL AND REQUIRING THE COMPLETION OF SAFE TOWING INSTRUCTION PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SAFE BOATING CERTIFICATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING LENGTHY SENTENCES FOR CRIMES COMMITTED BY A CHILD OR YOUTH AND THE SENTENCING OF A CHILD OR YOUTH CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONY OFFENSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITALS, INSURERS AND HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN'S MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLAN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF LEASES OR CONTRACTS WITH QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCIES AND THE NAMES OF SECURITIES IN STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTEREST.
AN ACT CONCERNING LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS IN HOSPITALS.
AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE USE OF MEDICAID TO COVER THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR SUSPECTED ELDERLY ABUSE VICTIMS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT WOMEN VETERANS' PROGRAM.
AN ACT ADDING THE COMMISSIONER OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ADVISORY COMMISSION.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN EMPLOYER'S FAILURE TO PAY WAGES.
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM CONSORTIUM.
AN ACT ALLOWING HOLDERS OF CERTAIN BEER MANUFACTURING PERMITS TO ALSO HOLD A FARMERS' MARKET BEER SALES PERMIT.
AN ACT CONCERNING A LABOR AND FREE MARKET CAPITALISM CURRICULUM.
AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT UPDATING THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINICS STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT PROTECTING ELDERLY CONSUMERS FROM EXPLOITATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A NONADVERSARIAL DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE STATE'S ELECTIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS FOR STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL AND GRADES KINDERGARTEN TO TWO.
AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROLLING THREE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN FOR THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM.
AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF STATE PARKS.
AN ACT PROVIDING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S RECREATION TRAILS PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE ENERGY.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING GAMING.
AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENTS ASSESSMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORTAGE AREAS, INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION RECIPROCITY, MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTRUCTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE REMOVAL OF THE TERMS "CRIPPLED" AND "DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT" FROM THE GENERAL STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION MISHKAN ISRAEL.
Vetoed · 2
AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION REGARDING FINANCIAL AID AND REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR THE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND REPORTING OF DATA RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURES.
Passed the Senate · 13
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ORALLY AND INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT INCREASING THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF MALICIOUS AND INTENTIONAL ANIMAL CRUELTY.
AN ACT ASSISTING STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS PROGRAM WITH THE COST OF COLLEGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISPENSATION AND COVERAGE OF A PRESCRIBED DRUG FOR A CHRONIC DISEASE DURING CERTAIN ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEWS.
AN ACT CONCERNING OFF-LABEL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION AWARDS AND ATTORNEY FEES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING NONDISPARAGEMENT CLAUSES IN PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SEPARATION AGREEMENTS.
AN ACT LIMITING DEALER CONVEYANCE FEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC FIXED BILL FEES AND GRID MODERNIZATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING SEVERE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENT AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.
AN ACT REQUIRING KILL SWITCHES FOR SMARTPHONES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING COMPELLED DISCLOSURE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONE AND INTERNET RECORDS.
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AN ACT CONCERNING TAX FAIRNESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TELEMEDICINE SERVICES.
AN ACT DECREASING THE TIME FRAMES FOR URGENT CARE ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEW REQUESTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RATE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE OF STATE CONTRACTORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING RETALIATION AGAINST IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND DAMAGES FOR AN EMPLOYER'S FAILURE TO PAY WAGES.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISPUTES BETWEEN HOSPITALS OR HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AND HEALTH INSURERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR A PARENT MENTOR PILOT PROGRAM.
AN ACT INCREASING THE ANNUAL CAP ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE ACT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
AN ACT RENAMING THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION THRESHOLDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PRIOR REVIEW OF INSURANCE DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES AND BULLETINS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FOREIGN WORKER RECRUITMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY.
AN ACT INCREASING THE AGGREGATE CAP ON INSURANCE REINVESTMENT FUND TAX CREDITS AND RENAMING SUCH FUNDS INVEST CT FUNDS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AUDITS AND HEATING ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF BROADBAND ADVOCACY.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
AN ACT CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR POLICE BODY CAMERAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FAIRNESS AND EFFICIENCY IN HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTING.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR SURPRISE BILLS AND BILLS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PRICE, COST AND QUALITY TRANSPARENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON HEALTH CARE POLICY, COST CONTAINMENT AND PRICE VARIATION.
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AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE TO NEGOTIATE PREMIUMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE AND SEVERE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENT.
AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES TO REMOVE TREE STUMPS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.
AN ACT ALLOWING BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHORELINE PROTECTION MEASURES.
AN ACT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE RATE INCREASE REQUESTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OF CONSUMER DATA.
AN ACT CONCERNING A TEMPORARY HOLD FOR CERTAIN FAMILY VIOLENCE ARRESTEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE BY A PEACE OFFICER THAT RESULTS IN THE DEATH OF A PERSON.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECORDING OF POLICE ACTIVITY BY THE PUBLIC.