Bills in the 2019 Regular Session, Senate.
Catherine A. Osten
Sponsored
In committee56
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PRODUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING "CADET NURSE CORPS DAY".
AN ACT NAMING A PORTION OF ROUTE 97 FROM SPRAGUE TO HAMPTON IN HONOR OF CONSERVATION OFFICER JAMES V. SPIGNESI, JR.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELD AT RHAM HIGH SCHOOL IN HEBRON.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEDUCTION AND WITHHOLDING OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX FROM PENSION PAYMENTS AND ANNUITY DISTRIBUTIONS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL BAY FOR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AT A VOLUNTEER FIRE STATION THAT BORDERS ROUTE 2 IN MARLBOROUGH.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF A ROOF, FENCING AND MASONRY AT DODD STADIUM IN NORWICH.
AN ACT CONCERNING A MINIMUM RATE FOR METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS.
AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN ABANDONED RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER THE HOP RIVER AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE TRAIL IN HOP RIVER STATE PARK IN COLUMBIA.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHESTNUT STREET THEATER IN NORWICH.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT AT THE BALTIC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE IN BOZRAH WITH A CONNECTION INTO NORWICH.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELD AT RHAM HIGH SCHOOL IN HEBRON.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS IN STRAWBERRY FIELDS IN LISBON.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL BAY TO STORE EQUIPMENT AT THE YANTIC FIRE COMPANY IN NORWICH.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A COMMUNITY WELL, SEPTIC SYSTEM AND PAVED ROAD IN THE PAUCATUCK EASTERN PEQUOT RESERVATION IN NORTH STONINGTON.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL FOODS FOR PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH PHENYLKETONURIA.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR ASSAULTING A COACH.
AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE TOWN OF HEBRON FOR REPLACEMENT OF CONTAMINATED WATER LINES IN HEBRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW VOLUNTARISM NEEDS OF THE STATE OMBUDSMAN'S NURSING HOME PROGRAM.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DYSLEXIA ADVISORY COUNCIL.
AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN SOLAR POWER FACILITIES AND NET METERING CREDITS FOR MUNICIPALITIES WHERE SUCH FACILITIES ARE LOCATED.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL KENNELS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DATE OF SIKH GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY.
AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT PARITY FOR CERTAIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
AN ACT REQUIRING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING AFTERMARKET PARTS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CAMERA VIDEO SYSTEMS INSIDE SCHOOL BUSES AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES.
AN ACT DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NORWICH AS INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
AN ACT CONVERTING THE LEBANON REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER TO AN INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY WELL, SEPTIC SYSTEM AND PAVED ROAD IN THE PAUCATUCK EASTERN PEQUOT RESERVATION IN THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON.
AN ACT ASSISTING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL REPORTING BY BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL ARTS DISTRICTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING SHOCK THERAPY TREATMENT.
AN ACT ALLOWING NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS TO PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.
AN ACT PERMITTING FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTRONIC CONSULTATIONS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CERTAIN PRIVATE, NONPROFIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT VEHICLES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE BRIDGE CROSSING THE HOP RIVER BETWEEN COVENTRY AND COLUMBIA.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OFFERING OF SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS AT HOTELS, MOTELS OR SIMILAR LODGINGS AT AN HOURLY RATE AND REQUIRING THAT USERS OF SUCH PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION PROVIDE THE OPERATOR WITH POSITIVE PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S NINETY-DAY PERMIT APPLICATION DETERMINATION REQUIREMENT AND THE STATE'S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN REST AREAS.
AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVERS TO GRANT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES.
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT PROGRAM.
AN ACT RESTORING FUNDING FOR THE DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FROM CERTAIN PROVIDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TEACHING OF CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMISSION TAX ON EVENTS AT DODD STADIUM IN NORWICH.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE AND ANALYZE DATA CONCERNING INMATES ESTABLISHED AS CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL.
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 ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS THAT MAKE PAYMENTS ON CERTAIN LOANS ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES BY THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY.
AN ACT MODERNIZING THE STATE'S COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION STATUTES.
AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR TAX RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.
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 COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTS AND THE PRODUCTION OF HONEY AND MAPLE SYRUP.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT APPRENTICESHIP AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
AN ACT EXTENDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS TO EMPLOYEES OF BUSINESSES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING LEVELS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FORCE AND PURSUITS BY POLICE AND INCREASING POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.
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 PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OR LEASE OF CATS AND DOGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS TO EARNING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
AN ACT STREAMLINING THE LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE-WIDE BAN ON FRACKING WASTE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MEDAL OF MERIT FOR CIVILIANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA TRAINING AND BEST PRACTICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRIES OF PERSONS FOUND RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSAULTS OR OTHER ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION OR ABANDONMENT OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING VISION PLANS, OPTOMETRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED APPROVAL OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTORS TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL.
AN ACT INCREASING FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR HEMP PRODUCTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
AN ACT ALLOWING STUDENTS TO APPLY SUNSCREEN PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TO DEVELOP A PROPOSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR COMPENSATION SCHEDULE.
AN ACT CONCERNING VETERAN ENROLLMENT IN CERTAIN ALTERNATE ROUTE TO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING GUIDELINES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MILITARY TO MACHINISTS AND VETERANS PLATFORM TO EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING OTHER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE DISPARITIES IN PRETRIAL AND SENTENCING OUTCOMES OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE JUROR SELECTION PROCESS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CERTAIN RECORDS POSSESSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL AND THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD, AND CONCERNING SENTENCING OF PERSISTENT LARCENY OFFENDERS AND CONFIDENTIALITY UPON APPLICATION TO A DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND COASTAL RESILIENCY RESERVE FUNDS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO ANALYZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS GOVERNING DYSLEXIA INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.
AN ACT CONCERNING ABANDONED AND BLIGHTED PROPERTY RECEIVERSHIP.
AN ACT CONCERNING A TWO-GENERATIONAL INITIATIVE.
AN ACT DESIGNATING VARIOUS DAYS AND WEEKS.
AN ACT CONCERNING INTERAGENCY DATA SHARING.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY.
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' LEVEL OF NEED ASSESSMENT.
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 THE SELECTION OF CATERERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RENT STATE-OWNED VENUES.
AN ACT ENSURING FAIR AND EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF VETERANS' TAX ABATEMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES BY ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS.
Out of committee · 17
AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION OF A CASINO GAMING FACILITY IN EAST WINDSOR.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING SPORTS WAGERING, INTERNET GAMING AND INTERNET KENO.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CONFINED TO A STRETCHER.
AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING DEBT-FREE COLLEGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES TO GUARDIANS OF ADULT CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
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 ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS.
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 CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF A PLAN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HEMP IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DELIVERY FORMAT OF COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAMMING.
AN ACT CONCERNING NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN THE WORKPLACE.
In committee · 9
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
AN ACT PROTECTING HOMEOWNERS WHO FACE FORECLOSURE AS A RESULT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SIZE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH RECORDS BY ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION COSTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SPORTS WAGERING.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOLVENCY OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER.
AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN.