Bills in the 2021 Regular Session, Senate.
Catherine A. Osten
Sponsored
In committee84
AN ACT CONCERNING MANAGEMENT OF RESERVATION LANDS AND TRIBAL SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY AND JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY AND JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY AS LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
AN ACT DESIGNATING BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS MONTH.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS.
AN ACT CONCERNING INCARCERATED PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN DEPICTIONS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND HISTORICAL STATUTES WITHIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION OF STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL WITHOUT GRADUATING.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL FOODS FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH PHENYLKETONURIA.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL INJURIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL INJURIES THAT DO NOT ARISE OUT OF PHYSICAL INJURIES OR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CATERERS OF CHOICE IN CERTAIN STATE VENUES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES TO CHILDREN AT PHARMACIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE PROPERTIES REVIEW BOARD CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FARMLAND ACCESS WORKING GROUP.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE SITING COUNCIL TO HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF AGRICULTURE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCIES.
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 CONCERNING DEAD AND DYING TREES ON MUNICIPAL ROADS AND PUBLIC LANDS.
AN ACT PROHIBITING SHOCK THERAPY TREATMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CONFINED TO A STRETCHER.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPOSIT OF REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PURCHASES INTO THE GENERAL FUND.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PURPOSES.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS BE ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CENTERS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING SENIOR SAFETY ZONES.
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND GIVING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES A GREATER VOICE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF RESIDENTS TO USE TECHNOLOGY OF THEIR CHOICE IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT FACILITATING THE USE OF THE MONTVILLE SENIOR CENTER DURING STORM OUTAGES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DYSLEXIA TASK FORCE.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE REFERRAL OF STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENROLLED AT TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND CAREER SCHOOLS TO THEIR HOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT REMOVING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SOLAR PROJECTS AND RECLASSIFYING THE TAX CALCULATION OF SOLAR PROJECTS ON ONE PARCEL OF LAND.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPANION ANIMAL BREEDER LICENSE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL SALES TAX FREE WEEK.
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 CERTAIN PROJECTS ON TRIBAL LANDS.
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 AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELD AT RHAM HIGH SCHOOL IN HEBRON.
AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT PARITY FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE VOICE OF RESIDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHER RESPONSIBLE PERSONS IN DEVELOPMENT OF STATE-WIDE POLICIES CONCERNING VISITATION, USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND FAMILY ACCESS AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ESSENTIAL CAREGIVER PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE OMBUDSMAN'S OVERSIGHT OF SOCIALIZATION AND VISITATION POLICIES AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND EXPANDING THE RESIDENTS' ADVOCATES PROGRAM.
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 PENALTY FOR ASSAULTING A COACH.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF DAMS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES BY OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF PLANNING COMMISSIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING STAFFING NEEDS IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE VISITATION AND SOCIALIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING OVERSIGHT WORKING GROUP.
AN ACT CONCERNING A HEALTHY FOOD INITIATIVE IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT TRAINING IN HIGH SCHOOLS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING MINIMUM FIREFIGHTER STAFFING STANDARDS AT BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
AN ACT PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMMISSIONER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR IDENTIFYING VETERANS WHO QUALIFY AS PATIENTS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CONCERNING RELATED FEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN SOLAR POWER FACILITIES AND NET METERING CREDITS FOR MUNICIPALITIES WHERE SUCH FACILITIES ARE LOCATED.
AN ACT REQUIRING GENERATORS FOR RETAIL SELLERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AT CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS IN THE TOWN OF LISBON.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR CORRECTIONAL STAFF, EMERGENCY MEDICAL STAFF AND DISPATCHERS.
AN ACT PERMITTING COACHES OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS DURING THE OFF-SEASON.
AN ACT PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CERTAIN PRIVATE, NONPROFIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A UNIVERSAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES.
AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVERS TO GRANT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES.
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 THE PENALTIES FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS.
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF RHAM HIGH SCHOOL AS A REGIONAL SHELTER.
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DYSLEXIA INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING TASK FORCE CONCERNING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
AN ACT INCENTIVIZING GROCERY STORES TO PURCHASE ELECTRIC GENERATORS.
AN ACT CREATING A PERMANENT VIRTUAL NET METERING PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEDUCTION AND WITHHOLDING OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX FROM PENSION AND ANNUITY DISTRIBUTIONS.
AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO THE STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR VETERANS DISCHARGED OTHER THAN HONORABLY.
AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN RATIOS FOR ELECTRICAL TRADESPERSONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO PUBLIC ACT 20-1 OF THE JULY SPECIAL SESSION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING USE OF SPACE LOCATED IN A FLOODPLAIN.
AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE BY MUNICIPALITIES.
Co-sponsored
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AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL EQUITY AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
AN ACT DETERRING AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS.
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 VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.
AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN, BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SURETY BAIL BOND AGENTS.
AN ACT EXPANDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS SUFFERED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19.
AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CENTERS AND SENIOR CRIME PREVENTION EDUCATION.
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 STRENGTHENING THE VOICE OF RESIDENTS AND FAMILY COUNCILS.
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE BILLS OF RIGHTS FOR LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF RESIDENT TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL VISITATION AND VIRTUAL MONITORING.
AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN, STEPCHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
Passed the Senate · 5
AN ACT ALLOWING POLICE OFFICERS TO WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERINGS AS PART OF A POLICE UNIFORM.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF METHODS TO ALLEVIATE HIGH ROOM TEMPERATURES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING COVID-19 RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND REQUIRING FEDERAL REGULATORY ANALYSIS FOR PROPOSED STATE REGULATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DECOUPLING OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
AN ACT EXTENDING TO JUNE 30, 2021, CHANGES IMPLEMENTED FOR THE 2020 STATE ELECTION AS A RESULT OF COVID-19.
Out of committee · 11
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT.
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 DISPOSITION OF THE FORMER SEASIDE SANATORIUM FACILITY.
AN ACT ALLOWING MEDICAL ASSISTANTS TO ADMINISTER VACCINES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE STATE.
AN ACT WAIVING CERTAIN FEES FOR VETERANS FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS AND AUTHORIZING A DEDUCTION FOR CONSERVATOR EXPENSES FROM THE AMOUNT OF INCOME A MEDICAID RECIPIENT APPLIES TO THE COST OF CARE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF PANDEMIC AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS.
AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO CERTAIN FISHING PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
AN ACT ASSESSING AN ANNUAL FEE AGAINST CERTAIN CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE INSTALLATIONS.
In committee · 14
AN ACT CONCERNING LIVING ORGAN DONOR INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
AN ACT REQUIRING AN AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR IN HEALTH CLUBS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
AN ACT REPEALING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ACCEPTING ADVANCED DEPOSIT WAGERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT TOURISM COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.
AN ACT CONCERNING A DATABASE OF STATE BUSINESSES, SUPPLY CHAINS AND WORKFORCE TOOLS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM.
AN ACT EXTENDING FARMER TAX EXEMPTION PERMITS GRANTED TO CERTAIN START-UP FARMERS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
AN ACT REGARDING NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR SELECTION COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS AT THE STATE BOARD OF MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EFFECTS OF THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANT FORMULA ON SMALL AND RURAL TOWNS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONEY-FOLLOWS-THE-CHILD APPROACH TO FUNDING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
AN ACT PREVENTING NEW DATA CAPS DURING COVID-19.
AN ACT CONCERNING COURT PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF COERCIVE CONTROL OCCURRING BETWEEN FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.