Bills in the 2025 Regular Session, Senate.
Heather S. Somers
Sponsored
In committee77
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE PREAPPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE SHORE LINE EAST RAIL LINE.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
AN ACT ALLOWING TRADESPEOPLE AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO CREDIT WORK EXPERIENCE TOWARD TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION RECIPROCITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION COST-SHARING GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF GROTON.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE TESTING FOR PFAS WHENEVER A WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT APPLIES FOR EXPANSION.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PAY FOR ANY SURVEY OF A STATE-OWNED LAKE THAT SAID DEPARTMENT REQUIRES.
AN ACT REQUIRING REPORTING ON CLOSED WELLS AND LANDFILLS AND ESTABLISHING A PROTOCOL FOR TESTING SUCH STRUCTURES FOR PFAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES PRICE THRESHOLD OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR COLLEGE TUITION PAYMENTS MADE BY A TAXPAYER.
AN ACT DEDICATING THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX ON MEALS TO CERTAIN PURPOSES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE BUILD FOR CT PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE CONTRACTING STANDARDS BOARD CHAIRPERSON.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING GROCERY STORE WINE SALES.
AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICESHIP RATIOS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL PROJECTS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY OR SALE OF FOODS CONTAINING CERTAIN ADDITIVES.
AN ACT CONCERNING COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS.
AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID PAYMENT RATES FOR RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY COACHES.
AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCESS FOR BOROUGHS.
AN ACT LIMITING CHANGES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARIES FOR PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING EXPANSION OF THE USE OF REMOTE NOTARIZATION BY A NOTARY PUBLIC.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED DISSEMINATION OF SYNTHETIC INTIMATE IMAGES OF ANOTHER PERSON.
AN ACT REPEALING THE TRUST ACT.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF STATE EMPLOYEES WORKING REMOTELY.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF STATE FOREST LAND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES PAYMENTS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REUSING OLD SCHOOLS AS REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS FOR MINORS.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE VIABILITY OF ALLOWING NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS TO SERVE AS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO SEPARATE INDIVIDUALS OF DIFFERENT SEXES AT ALL TIMES WHILE SUCH INDIVIDUALS ARE AT CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A POLICY ALLOWING INMATES TO BE SCREENED FOR BREAST CANCER AT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY CLOSEST TO THE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION WHERE THE INMATE IS LOCATED.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC PROGRAM AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
AN ACT ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOLS PROVIDE FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN AT LEAST ONE MEN'S RESTROOM.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF REIMBURSING STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE PRO BONO SERVICES AT SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS.
AN ACT ALLOWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO ISSUE DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS.
AN ACT ALLOWING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND TRANSPORTATION TO INJURED POLICE DOGS.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STATE-WIDE PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES REGARDING SUPPRESSION OF FIRES IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO RESPOND TO APPEALS OF A CONSTRUCTION BID REJECTION WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF "CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH" COMMEMORATIVE NUMBER PLATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WITH A PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY RATING.
AN ACT CONCERNING TRAINING OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY VOTING AT ELECTIONS AND PRIMARIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVAILING WAGE THRESHOLD FOR RENOVATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR VFW POST 9452 IN THE TOWN OF PRESTON.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK AND SCHOOL START TIMES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GARDEN AT YORK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING MOTHERS WHO ARE INCARCERATED BREASTFEEDING THEIR INFANTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SOLAR PROJECTS.
AN ACT PERMITTING RETIRED TEACHERS TO BE REEMPLOYED FULL-TIME IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE USS GROTON SAIL MONUMENT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO REPAIR A SEA WALL IN THE TOWN OF GROTON.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE PLAINFIELD VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5446.
AN ACT INCREASING THE DUES TAX EXEMPTION THRESHOLD FOR CLUB DUES AND INITIATION FEES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE AND SAILING FOUNDATION.
AN ACT EXEMPTING EMPLOYEES OF BOARDS OF EDUCATION FROM THE PAID SICK LEAVE STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR EASTCONN.
AN ACT ALLOWING FOR THE EXPANSION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COMPANIES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND WITH DISABILITIES IN THE TOWN OF GRISWOLD.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT EXCHANGE RATE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES INVOLVING FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN FOOD ADDITIVES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RATIO OF SOCIAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STATE AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROVIDERS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE HOUSING GROWTH AND PROTECT THE STATE'S WATER SUPPLY.
AN ACT REGULATING REBATES BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS.
AN ACT REQUIRING CONTRACTS BETWEEN PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS AND HEALTH CARRIERS TO PROVIDE FEE-BASED COMPENSATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEMS AND THE MODERNIZATION OF MEDICAL RECORD FEES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FOR REFLEXOLOGISTS.
AN ACT ALLOWING CERTAIN NURSE'S AIDES AND ASSISTED LIVING AIDES TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO NURSING HOME RESIDENTS AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AGENCY CLIENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE TO PAY FOR TRANSITION SERVICES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IN WHICH A STUDENT REACHES TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 12
AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, ACCESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOATING SEASON FOR WYASSUP LAKE IN NORTH STONINGTON.
AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR BENEFICIAL USE DREDGING.
AN ACT DESIGNATING NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FALLEN HERO FUND AND PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO SURVIVORS OF FIRST RESPONDERS WHO ARE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, WATERBURY CAMPUS.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN ACCIDENTAL FAILURE TO FILE AN ACTION.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS CONCERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CONSUMER PROTECTION TO ALLOW CERTAIN SKILLED TRADE LICENSEES TO DEVIATE FROM CERTAIN SKILLED TRADE HIRING RATIOS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE CORRECTION OMBUDS, DISCLOSURE OF DISCIPLINARY MATTERS OR ALLEGED MISCONDUCT BY A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYEE, USE OF FORCE AND BODY CAMERAS IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF HANDCUFFS ON YOUNG CHILDREN.
Passed the Senate · 4
AN ACT CONCERNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
AN ACT EXPANDING A BIOSCIENCE ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR ZONE LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE.
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MOTHERS WHO ARE INCARCERATED BREASTFEEDING THEIR INFANT.
Out of committee · 3
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MITIGATION OF EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES FROM FUTURE OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN ECONOMIC STUDY ON AREAS SURROUNDING THE MOHEGAN-PEQUOT BRIDGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE HOSPITAL TAX TO CHILDREN'S GENERAL HOSPITALS.
In committee · 27
AN ACT AUTHORIZING RESIDENTS LIVING IN A FLOOD ZONE TO LAY UP TO TEN THOUSAND CUBIC YARDS OF LANDSCAPE FILL PER YEAR IN THEIR YARD AND ESTABLISHING A TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE COSTS OF SUCH FILL AND A GRANT PROGRAM FOR ROAD RAISING.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOCK WHEN THE FORMER PERMIT HAS EXPIRED.
AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF BIOMASS FERTILIZERS DISTRIBUTED TO FARMERS IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN LAKES ACROSS THE STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REPURPOSING OR SELLING UNDERUTILIZED STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM.
AN ACT CODIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR AN EDUCATOR LICENSE.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMER ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE MURDER.
AN ACT ALLOWING OUT-OF-STATE TELEHEALTH PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT ELIMINATING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CHOICE, TEACHER CONTROL OF CLASSROOMS AND PARENTAL ACCESS TO SCHOOL CURRICULA.
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING IN THE STATE AND IMPLEMENT OTHER REFORMS.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING SEVERAL REFORMS RELATING TO IN-PERSON VOTING, ABSENTEE VOTING, SAME-DAY ELECTION REGISTRATION, ELECTION CRIMES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND ELECTION LAWS.
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATE AGENCY ORGANIZATION, HIRING AND AUDIT PROCEDURES TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY, THE PROSECUTION OF CRIMINALS AND THE PROTECTION OF VICTIMS.
AN ACT ELIMINATING APPLICATION REVIEW FEES AND CAPPING LICENSURE FEES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVITALIZATION AND STRENGTHENING OF THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO PROMOTE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION ON GENDER-SPECIFIC SPORTS TEAMS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ATHLETICS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SOLAR PROJECTS AND THE TAX CALCULATION OF SOLAR PROJECTS ON ONE PARCEL OF LAND.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REHABILITATION OF UTILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONNECTING NORWICH PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH THE FORMER NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL PROPERTY AND EXTENDING TO THE PRESTON INCINERATOR SITE.
AN ACT CONCERNING SURGERY ON MINORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL PHYSICIAN-OWNED MEDICAL GROUPS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING RECIPROCAL LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY CONNECTICUT OPPORTUNITY MAP.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING HOSPITALS TO INSTALL DEVICES ON AN EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS TO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF.