Bills in the 2015 Regular Session, Senate.
Kevin C. Kelly
Sponsored
In committee87
AN ACT EXPANDING THE USE OF HOME HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY.
AN ACT CONCERNING UNKNOWN ASSETS IN MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FAIRNESS FOR FAMILIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID APPLICATIONS PROCESSED BY NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING EQUALIZING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES FOR HOME CARE AND INSTITUTIONAL CARE.
AN ACT CONCERNING INACCESSIBLE MEDICAID ASSETS.
AN ACT ALLOWING THE SPOUSE OF AN INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSON TO RETAIN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT PARTNERSHIP FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE.
AN ACT EXPANDING THE PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS FOR LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS.
AN ACT FACILITATING AGING IN PLACE.
AN ACT CONCERNING PRESUMPTIVE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME CARE.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE OMBUDSMAN TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING RECIPIENTS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COASTAL JURISDICTION LINE FOR TIDAL, COASTAL OR NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE STATE.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE REGIONALIZATION OF DOG POUNDS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PASSAGE OF NEW OR INCREASED STATE TAXES.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TAX-FREE ACCOUNTS FOR DISABILITY EXPENSES.
AN ACT ALLOWING THE SALE OF CONNECTICUT MANUFACTURED BEER AND SPIRITS AT FARMERS' MARKETS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX CREDIT FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES OWED BY SENIOR CITIZENS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MUNICIPALITIES WITH AIRPORTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A PHASE-OUT OF THE TAX ON THE NET PATIENT REVENUE OF HOSPITALS.
AN ACT EXPANDING SERVICE ON THE WATERBURY RAIL LINE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF MASS TRANSIT IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY TO INCREASE MASS TRANSIT AND RAIL USAGE IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING TRAIN SERVICE ON THE WATERBURY LINE.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES BY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A STRATFORD CULTURAL ARTS CENTER.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT AUTHORITY AS RELATES TO STATE AGENCIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A MINOR CHILD WHO IS A BENEFICIARY OF AN IRREVOCABLE LIFE INSURANCE TRUST.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO ASSIST ELDERLY TAXPAYERS.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF EMERGENCY POWER NEEDS AT PUBLIC HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PERSONS.
AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS TO HOME CARE.
AN ACT AIDING THE SPOUSES OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ASSISTANT STATE OMBUDSMAN POSITION.
AN ACT CONCERNING PRESUMPTIVE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME CARE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE AND RATE INCREASES FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT REDEFINING TERMS CONCERNING THE SPENDING CAP.
AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE OF EXTENDED DEPOSIT HOLDS.
AN ACT CONCERNING LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO SENIORS.
AN ACT CREATING INCENTIVES FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS TO UTILIZE IN-STATE SUBCONTRACTORS.
AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROJECTS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A STRATFORD CULTURAL ARTS CENTER.
AN ACT CONCERNING LOW-INTEREST LOAN PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTIAL OIL TANK, FURNACE AND BOILER REPLACEMENTS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO LOWER ELECTRIC RATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING CUSTOMERS OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TIPPING FEES TO FUND THE GARBAGE MUSEUM IN STRATFORD.
AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT REPEALING THE BUSINESS ENTITY TAX.
AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE STATE INCOME TAX.
AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY AND PENSION BENEFIT INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT CREATING A CENTRALIZED STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE REGULATION REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ALL EXISTING STATE AGENCY REGULATIONS.
AN ACT REQUIRING AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF A PERCENTAGE OF AGENCY REGULATIONS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE REGULATION REVIEW COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND THE REPEAL OF OBSOLETE OR BURDENSOME REGULATIONS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIXED TIME PERIOD FOR AGENCY REVIEW OF EXISTING REGULATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF HUD CRITERIA IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
AN ACT REPEALING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE.
AN ACT AMENDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING EVIDENTIARY STANDARDS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING FAIR HEARINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF A COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND THE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE TORT OF INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH AN INHERITANCE.
AN ACT REQUIRING NEW STATE EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN.
AN ACT CONCERNING UNFUNDED MANDATES.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY ON HOME OR COMMUNITY-BASED CARE OF ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS.
AN ACT EXPANDING THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF HOSPICE CARE.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE ADOPTION OF THE CARE ACT.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF PATIENT INFORMATION BY NURSING HOMES FOR PURPOSES UNRELATED TO PATIENT CARE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SCHOOL NURSE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
AN ACT APPROPRIATING MONEYS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
AN ACT DESIGNATING AUGUST FOURTEENTH AS GUSTAVE WHITEHEAD DAY.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ON ACTIVE DUTY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL OFFSET FOR NEW OR INCREASED STATE TAXES.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF ONE-HALF OF ANY BUDGET SURPLUS TO BROADEN THE APPLICABILITY OF THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ONE-HALF OF ANY BUDGET SURPLUS TO BROADEN THE APPLICABILITY OF THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 10
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES FOR NUTRITIONAL SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT-DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERCENTAGE OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS THAT MAY BE USED TO PURCHASE OPEN SPACE UNDER THE OPEN SPACE AND WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF FARM PRODUCTS AS "CONNECTICUT-GROWN".
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TASK FORCE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTS OF NURSE STAFFING LEVELS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR SUSPECTED ELDERLY ABUSE VICTIMS.
AN ACT PROTECTING ELDERLY CONSUMERS FROM EXPLOITATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL OR NERVOUS CONDITIONS.
Passed the Senate · 13
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ORALLY AND INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL RISK INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING OFF-LABEL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TAXATION OF ANTIQUE VEHICLES.
AN ACT WAIVING INTEREST ON DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
AN ACT DESIGNATING APRIL AS PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH.
AN ACT DESIGNATING GUSTAVE WHITEHEAD'S NO. 21 AS THE STATE PIONEERING AIRCRAFT.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE TO POST PROVIDER NETWORK INFORMATION ON ITS INTERNET WEB SITE.
AN ACT REQUIRING LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PROCEEDS PAYMENTS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS' INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING ACCELERATED BENEFITS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CENTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ZERO-TOLERANCE SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ACT.
Out of committee · 6
AN ACT PROTECTING SENIOR CITIZENS FROM SEXUAL OFFENDERS.
AN ACT EXPANDING AGING IN PLACE INITIATIVES.
AN ACT PROVIDING A STATE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE COST OF HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES.
AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PRICE, COST AND QUALITY TRANSPARENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING PRESUMPTIVE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME CARE.
In committee · 4
AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF COSTS FOR ROUTINE HEALTH SERVICES.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR TO CHARGING AN ASSESSMENT OR USER FEE, OR CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT OR USER FEE CHARGED, TO A HEALTH CARRIER.
AN ACT LIMITING THE CHARGING OF ASSESSMENTS OR USER FEES BY THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STATE-WIDE STANDARDIZED CONTRACT FORM FOR THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.