Bills in the 2021 Regular Session, Senate.
Heather S. Somers
Sponsored
In committee36
AN ACT EXEMPTING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR HOME CARE SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING TELEHEALTH SERVICES AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SUCH SERVICES.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VACCINATION CONSULTATIONS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE STATE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR NURSE'S AIDES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH.
AN ACT PROVIDING RELIEF TO FRONTLINE PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC.
AN ACT ALLOWING ADVANCE PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO WRITE ORDERS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AND VISITING NURSE VISITS.
AN ACT PROVIDING IMMUNITY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FOR TREATMENT PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S WORKFORCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF AQUACULTURE OPERATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS FOR AGRICULTURAL WASTE.
AN ACT CONCERNING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAILS IN STATE FORESTS.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A REDEMPTION FEE ON NIP BOTTLES.
AN ACT EXEMPTING PLANT-BASED, BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE BAGS FROM THE PLASTIC BAG FEE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR PURPOSES OF REPORTING TRUANCY IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S TRUANCY RATE.
AN ACT PERMITTING THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT EXPEDITING THE ALIGNMENT DATE OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL ESTATE TAX THRESHOLDS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE STATE FROM MANDATING A VACCINE THAT HAS ONLY BEEN GIVEN EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEDERAL FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING GRANTS TO CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
AN ACT REQUIRING A POTABLE WELL FOR THE PAWCATUCK EASTERN PEQUOT TRIBE.
AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT TO NURSING HOMES.
AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH COACH BACKGROUND CHECKS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF SCENT DOG IDENTIFICATION OF COVID-19 AND OTHER VIRUSES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT TO PRODUCE FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF AN INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN THE TOWN OF MYSTIC.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION ON BODIES OF WATER AND ADJACENT ROADWAYS COVERING MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION.
AN ACT CHANGING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.
AN ACT ALLOWING GROCERY STORE PERMITTEES TO SELL WINE.
AN ACT NAMING A PORTION OF ROUTE 14 IN HONOR OF RUSSELL M. GRAY.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES.
AN ACT MAKING REVISIONS TO PUBLIC ACT 20-1 OF THE JULY SPECIAL SESSION.
AN ACT RECONVENING THE INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL AND ANALYZING THE STATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN THE RESERVATIONS IN THE STATE.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 13
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY CANCER RELIEF BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT AND TRANSPARENCY AT THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN WHEN BUYING ICE CREAM FROM A FROZEN DESSERT TRUCK.
AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVERS OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION OR ABANDONMENT OF ELDERLY PERSONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN CLASS B FIREFIGHTING FOAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S SHELLFISH RESTORATION PROGRAM, THE CONNECTICUT SEAFOOD COUNCIL AND THE TAXATION OF CERTAIN UNDERWATER FARMLANDS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECYCLED CONTENT FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE HARASSMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN, STEPCHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOMES AND DEMENTIA SPECIAL CARE UNITS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, REVISING STATUTES CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD CUSTODY, FAMILY RELATIONS MATTER FILINGS AND BIGOTRY OR BIAS CRIMES AND CREATING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIGENTS IN RESTRAINING ORDER CASES.
Passed the Senate · 3
AN ACT CONCERNING REVIEW OF ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS BY THE CONNECTICUT SENTENCING COMMISSION.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Out of committee · 4
AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE FROM GAMING ACTIVITIES, GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR TRIBAL LANDS AND SALE OF ALCOHOL BY CASINO PERMITTEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PORT AUTHORITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING WATER QUALITY NOTIFICATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY.
In committee · 3
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT TOURISM COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONEY-FOLLOWS-THE-CHILD APPROACH TO FUNDING PUBLIC EDUCATION.