Bills in the 2017 Regular Session, Senate.
Heather S. Somers
Sponsored
In committee35
AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CREATING JOINT PURCHASING AGENCIES.
AN ACT REPEALING SECTIONS REGARDING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVES.
AN ACT REPEALING THE ESTATE TAX.
AN ACT REPEALING THE BUSINESS ENTITY TAX.
AN ACT REPEALING THE TAX ON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS.
AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE THAMES RIVER WATER TAXI.
AN ACT EXCLUDING OVERTIME PAYMENTS, LONGEVITY PAY AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR MILEAGE FROM THE CALCULATION OF RETIREMENT INCOME OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATE SPENDING CAP.
AN ACT EXEMPTING CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR COSTING LESS THAN SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT REPEALING THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING MORE TIMELY ENROLLMENT OF MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN THE CASE OF A DRUG OVERDOSE.
AN ACT REQUIRING PERSONS WHO TEST POSITIVE FOR AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST TO ENTER A DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONFINEMENT OF DRUG OVERDOSE VICTIMS IN A HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING ADDICTION-RELATED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A PROGRAM FOR THE RETURN OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT ELIMINATING THE TAX ON A HOSPITAL'S NET PATIENT REVENUE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SPIRIT PERMIT.
AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF GROTON.
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE REPAIR OF THE STILLMAN AVENUE BOOM BRIDGE AND REPLACEMENT OF THE WHITEFORD BROOK BRIDGE.
AN ACT REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF THE MINIMUM BUDGET REQUIREMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL GAS PRODUCER REQUIREMENTS AND NATURAL GAS LEAK REPAIRS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROJECT OCEANOLOGY AT AVERY POINT.
AN ACT REQUIRING STATE GROUP HOMES TO COMPLY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FROM CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE A WASTE STREAM MANAGEMENT BENEFIT.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE INCREASE OF TUITION AT A FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT CREATING A ONE-STOP PERMITTING PROCESS FOR BUSINESS PERMITS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A FOOTBRIDGE CONNECTING PAWCATUCK TO WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT UNDER THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR A PRIMARY RESIDENCE OR MOTOR VEHICLE.
AN ACT REQUIRING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF PURCHASES OF DEVELOPABLE LAND FOR OPEN SPACE BY THE STATE.
AN ACT PERMITTING A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REDUCE ITS SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHEN A PARENT OR STUDENT DRIVES TO SCHOOL.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 44
AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY COOPERATIVES AND ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC CONSUMER ADVOCATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING PHLEBOTOMISTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE WAITING LIST FOR RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN APPRENTICE, JOURNEYMEN AND CONTRACTOR WORKING GROUP.
AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE ODD FELLOWS HOME OF CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE HEALTH CARE CABINET TO RECOMMEND METHODS TO STUDY AND REPORT ON TOTAL STATE-WIDE HEALTH CARE SPENDING.
AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION REGARDING DEPLETION ALLOWANCES FOR WINE OR SPIRITS, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CRAFT BEER AND FARMERS' MARKET WINE SALES PERMITS.
AN ACT CONCERNING HAIRDRESSERS AND COSMETICIANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICESHIP COSTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COUNCIL ON MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OVERSIGHT.
AN ACT CLARIFYING THE ROLE OF THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN IN THE MANDATED REPORTING OF ABUSE OF ELDERLY PERSONS AND DELETING OBSOLETE STATUTORY PROVISIONS.
AN ACT EXTENDING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REPORTING DEADLINES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A SOCIAL WORK IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS FOR LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE TO CERTAIN FUNDS TRANSFERS UNDER THE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF JOANNE AVOLETTA, PETER AVOLETTA AND MATTHEW AVOLETTA.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IN THE SMALL BUSINESS EXPRESS PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING BEE INSPECTIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING REVISIONS TO ITS STATUTES AND REFERENCES TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE REGISTRIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS FOR PURCHASED GAS ADJUSTMENTS, ENERGY ADJUSTMENT CHARGES OR CREDITS AND TRANSMISSION RATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO ELECTRIC SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS AND ADVERTISING AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY'S REPORTING OF ELECTRIC RATES AND HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION AT CERTAIN DAMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING LEAD GENERATORS OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICES FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO STATUTES CONCERNING VETERANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE STRUCTURES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSSESSIONS OF DECEASED TENANTS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS OF DEVELOPING, EXPANDING AND IMPROVING THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF ANNUAL REPORTS ON ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LEAD PREVENTION INITIATIVES AND ASBESTOS TRAINING.
AN ACT CLARIFYING THE CONTINUATION OF NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE INSURANCE AND RELATED STATUTES.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUMS AND THE RELOCATION OF BUSINESSES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVALUATIVE METRICS FOR BIOSCIENCE INVESTMENTS IN THE STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HEALTH DATA COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUP.
AN ACT CONCERNING INTIMIDATING A WITNESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING APPEALS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT INVOLVING NOTICE OF MEETINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF A DEFAMATION JUDGMENT ENTERED BY A COURT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATUTORY REFERENCES TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.
Vetoed · 1
AN ACT CONCERNING ROOFING, WINDOW AND SIDING CONSUMER WARRANTIES AND POST-SALE WARRANTY WORK REIMBURSEMENT FOR POWER EQUIPMENT DEALERS.
Passed the Senate · 11
AN ACT REDUCING THE TIME FRAME FOR URGENT CARE ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEW REQUESTS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TESTING OF SHELLFISH AT ALTERNATIVE LAB FACILITIES.
AN ACT MAKING MUNICIPAL UTILITY COMPANIES' BOOKS AND FINANCIALS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND RATE DESIGN STUDIES.
AN ACT EXEMPTING SALES FINANCE COMPANIES FROM RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS AND APPLICATIONS COVERING THE RETAIL SALE OF AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FOREST PRACTICES ADVISORY BOARD AND GRACE PERIODS FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF SARAH DEMARIA AND PAUL DEMARIA.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STATE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STREAMLINING OF THE HIRING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TEACHERS IN THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFERS OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY MADE BY A TRUST OR TRUSTEE.
AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.
Out of committee · 5
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS STAFFING RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COST SAVINGS FOR STUDENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF INPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE HARNESSING OF COW POWER IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT REDUCING THE RATE OF SALES AND USE TAXES ON VESSELS.
In committee · 7
AN ACT CONCERNING PORTIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET APPROPRIATING AID TO MUNICIPALITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE AGENCY RESPONSE TO PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO RAIL SERVICE.
AN ACT STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATE, FEDERAL AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO FUND A NEW DOCK FACILITY AT THE NAUTILUS MUSEUM IN GROTON.
AN ACT CONCERNING JOINT CAMPAIGNING FOR CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
AN ACT REGULATING SOBER HOMES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEDUCTION AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR FEDERAL PENSIONS AND VETERANS' PENSIONS.