Bills in the 2019 Regular Session, Senate.
Martin M. Looney
Sponsored
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AN ACT INCREASING FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING BONDING FOR THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT'S PENSION PLAN A FUND.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF BEACON FALLS.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF A STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON MILL STREET IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND ON PERCIVAL AVENUE IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF CHESHIRE.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF GROTON.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT AMENDING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT OVER A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF NEWINGTON.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE CITY OF WATERBURY.
2019 Special Session 2 · AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
2019 Special Session 4 · AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPROVED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ET AL. V. CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ET AL. AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.
2019 Special Session 4 · AN ACT APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT ET AL., AND THE CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ET AL.
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AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
AN ACT STABILIZING THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT EXPANDING CONNECTICUT'S OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY PORTFOLIO.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BIENNIAL BUDGET.
AN ACT ENHANCING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY FOR QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCIES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM.
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AN ACT INCREASING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER NONPARENT RELATIVES RAISING NEEDY CHILDREN.
AN ACT REDUCING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER CERTAIN HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE BURDEN OF PROOF DURING ADVERSE DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEWS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING COPAYMENT ACCUMULATOR PROGRAMS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING SHORT-TERM HEALTH INSURANCE.
AN ACT REQUIRING RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
AN ACT LIMITING CHANGES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARIES DURING THE TERM OF CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES.
AN ACT REQUIRING SITE-NEUTRAL PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRETIONARY CLAUSES IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INCOME POLICIES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH CARRIERS FROM DENYING COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN COVERED BENEFITS PROVIDED IN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS.
AN ACT RAISING THE AGE TO PURCHASE OR USE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO TWENTY-ONE.
AN ACT ADDING OPIOID USE DISORDER AND WITHDRAWAL AS A DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITION FOR THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.
AN ACT PROHIBITING HOSPITALS FROM CHARGING FEES FOR TRAUMA ACTIVATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF THE JUVENILE COURT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF DEMENTIA AS A DISQUALIFIER FOR FIREARM PERMITS OR ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES AND AS A CONSIDERATION FOR SEIZURE OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION UNDER A RISK WARRANT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A SPECIAL MIRANDA NOTICE FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF INJURY IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.
AN ACT REQUIRING THIS STATE TO APPLY FOR A STATE INNOVATION WAIVER TO ESTABLISH A REINSURANCE POOL.
AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN HEALTH CARRIERS TO OFFER QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS THROUGH THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE DOCUMENTS, COST-SHARING AND TRANSPARENCY, AND PROHIBITING HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS AND COINSURANCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK SERVICES PROVIDED AT IN-NETWORK HOSPITALS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSIDER AFFORDABILITY IN REVIEWING HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE FILINGS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PRESCRIPTION DRUG REVIEW BOARD.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING RATIONAL HOSPITAL PRICING.
AN ACT PROHIBITING DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING PRACTICES BY LIMITED SERVICES PREGNANCY CENTERS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED VAPOR PRODUCTS.
AN ACT STREAMLINING THE PROCESS FOR REPORTING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX REFORM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING HIV TESTING AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT INCREASING THE SALES TAX RATE AND DEDICATING THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO MUNICIPALITIES.
AN ACT DESIGNATING KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGALIZATION, TAXATION AND REGULATION OF THE RETAIL SALE AND RECREATIONAL USE OF CANNABIS.
AN ACT CONCERNING NON-ERISA PLANS AND QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT INCREASING ECS FUNDING TO ACCOUNT FOR CHANGING POPULATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION COSTS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR TRANSIENT DOCKS AT THE CANAL DOCK BOATHOUSE IN NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT CONCERNING A RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN.
AN ACT PROHIBITING GHOST GUNS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SPORTS WAGERING.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOLVENCY OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER.
AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN.
AN ACT INCREASING TO FIFTY DOLLARS FARMERS' MARKET VOUCHERS FOR SENIORS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A DOMESTIC JUSTICE CENTER IN NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WOMEN'S HALFWAY HOUSE IN NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE BASSETT STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR PROJECT IN NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT ALLOWING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE A PROPERTY TAX ON CERTAIN FACILITIES.
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN AFFECTED EMPLOYEES LOAN PROGRAM AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT ACCELERATING THE DEPLOYMENT OF 5G WIRELESS FACILITIES.
AN ACT ADDRESSING OPIOID USE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES AND MEALS ON WHEELS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EFFICIENCIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVENIENCE OF ACQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE MARIA.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2021, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO REVENUE AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.
2019 Special Session 3 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE WORKFORCE TRAINING NEEDS IN THE STATE AND REVISIONS TO AND REGULATION OF GRATUITIES PERMITTED OR APPLIED AS PART OF THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE.
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AN ACT INCREASING VOTER ACCESS.
Co-sponsored
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AN ACT CONCERNING PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.
AN ACT COMBATTING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKFORCE PIPELINE AND JOB CREATION TASK FORCE.
AN ACT MAKING PERMANENT THE MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF PROGRAMS AT INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING GAY AND TRANSGENDER PANIC DEFENSE.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND WELLNESS TRAINING FOR POLICE OFFICERS, PAROLE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING LEVELS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL ON PROTECTING WOMEN'S HEALTH.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO STUDY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND MINIMUM STAFFING AND EQUIPMENT LEVELS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS FOR TREATMENT OR OTHER SERVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT OR MISUSE CASES AND CONCERNING DETENTION OF JUVENILES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OR LEASE OF CATS AND DOGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING COINSURANCE, COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES AND CONTRACTING BY HEALTH CARRIERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS IN PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING OFF-SHORE DRILLING FOR OIL AND GAS IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN FILE DISCLOSURE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
AN ACT PROMOTING THE USE OF HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER'S USE OF A NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT RELATING TO ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION OCCURRING IN THE EMPLOYER'S WORKPLACE.
AN ACT ENSURING FAIR AND EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK.
AN ACT CREATING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STUDY DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION THAT OCCURS IN WORKPLACES AND SCHOOLS IN THE STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING DOULA CERTIFICATION AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR DOULA SERVICES.
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AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT RESTORING ELECTORAL PRIVILEGES TO FELONY CONVICTS WHO ARE ON PAROLE.
AN ACT CONCERNING SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS FOR LABORATORY SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ORALLY AND INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT REDUCING THE TIME FRAME FOR URGENT CARE ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEW REQUESTS AND EXPEDITED EXTERNAL REVIEWS.
AN ACT REQUIRING MANUFACTURERS OF BRAND NAME PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO PROVIDE SAMPLES OF SUCH DRUGS TO MANUFACTURERS OF GENERIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A LANDLORD'S ABILITY TO REVIEW CRIMINAL RECORDS RELATING TO A PROSPECTIVE TENANT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESENTATION OF A CARRY PERMIT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF A SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT BY A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING CAPTIVE AUDIENCE MEETINGS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRETIONARY CLAUSES IN DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE POLICIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC OPTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT DESIGNATING YORK HILL AS A PROTECTED TRAPROCK RIDGE.
AN ACT PROHIBITING HUNTING ALONG THE QUINNIPIAC RIVER IN NEW HAVEN.
AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING DEBT-FREE COLLEGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE HIGHEST ATTAINABLE STANDARD OF HEALTH.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CONNECTICUT'S TRANSPORTATION FUTURE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS MAKING EDUCATION LOAN PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT PROTECTING EMPLOYEE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND CONSCIENCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN FEES BY BUILDING OFFICIALS.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL FISCAL YEAR TO ALIGN WITH THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT INCREASING THE VALUE OF FARMERS' MARKET VOUCHER BOOKS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF A PLAN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HEMP IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT OF RENTAL UNIT SAFETY.
AN ACT CONCERNING ERASURE OF CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL RECORDS AND EXPEDITED PARDONS REVIEW FOR CERTAIN FELONY OFFENSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN THE WORKPLACE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN TO MODERNIZE THE PARKING GARAGES AT COMMUTER RAIL STATIONS IN THE STATE.
AN ACT LIMITING "ON-CALL" SHIFT SCHEDULING.
AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS FOR TRAINING COSTS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING RATIONAL HOSPITAL PRICING.
AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT SENTENCING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO MISDEMEANOR SENTENCES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINIMUM ESSENTIAL HEALTH COVERAGE, REPORTS REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE AND TAXATION, A HEALTH INSURER SURCHARGE AND THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
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AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH CARRIERS FROM REQUIRING THE USE OF STEP THERAPY FOR DRUGS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT DISABLING, CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES OR CONDITIONS.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF A PRESCRIBED DRUG DURING ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEWS AND EXTERNAL REVIEW PROCESSES.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY AMBULANCE SERVICES AT AN IN-NETWORK LEVEL AND PROHIBITING BALANCE BILLING FOR SUCH SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES.
AN ACT ASSISTING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH RECORDS BY ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF EX PARTE RESTRAINING ORDERS.