Bills in the 2021 Regular Session, Senate.
Kevin C. Kelly
Sponsored
In committee51
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE REMEDIAL ACTION AND REDEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE-OPERATED REINSURANCE PROGRAM AND REQUIRING THAT THIS STATE APPLY FOR A STATE INNOVATION WAIVER.
AN ACT REQUIRING PRIOR APPROVAL OF ASSESSMENTS AND USER FEES CHARGED TO HEALTH CARRIERS BY THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE AND PRIOR LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF SEVERANCE AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND INSURANCE WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COST OF HEALTH CARE, PRESCRIPTION DRUG REIMPORTATION, STOP-LOSS INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE.
AN ACT DEFINING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AS A DISEASE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO HELP ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS TO PAY THEIR PROPERTY TAXES.
AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT SUPPORTING AGING IN PLACE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BUY CONNECTICUT PROGRAM FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR SENIORS.
AN ACT INCREASING THE INCOME THRESHOLDS APPLICABLE TO THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
AN ACT REDUCING PARTICIPANT COSTS AND INCREASING ASSET LIMITS FOR THE CONNECTICUT HOME-CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY.
AN ACT EXPANDING HOME-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY OR WHO HAVE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING PRESUMPTIVE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN HOME CARE APPLICANTS.
AN ACT FACILITATING PROPERTY TRANSFERS BY RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER COST-EFFECTIVE HUMAN SERVICES AND DETER FRAUD.
AN ACT REQUIRING FAIRNESS FOR FAMILIES IN MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND REIMBURSEMENT DETERMINATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE AGENCY COMPLIANCE WITH PROBATE COURT ORDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ENHANCE SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN HOSPITALS.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO REBUILD THE SHAKESPEARE THEATER IN STRATFORD.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE CRIME OF ABUSING AN ELDERLY PERSON.
AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS IN THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MARKING OF THE COASTAL JURISDICTION WITH MAN-MADE STRUCTURES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF HOUSING OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' LEVEL OF NEED ASSESSMENT.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS AND ELIMINATING THE MEDICAID APPLIED INCOME PENALTY FOR CONSERVATOR EXPENSES.
AN ACT PREVENTING THE SOCIAL ISOLATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS WHO RESIDE IN NURSING HOMES AND RESPECTING THEIR RIGHTS TO FAMILY CONTACT AND PRIVACY.
AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH INSURANCE IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICES PROVIDED BY LIFE INSURERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS COMMITTED BY JUVENILES.
AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BOARDS AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION REFORM PLAN.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO ADOPT ZERO-BASED BUDGETING.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE INEQUITY IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN VETERANS' BENEFITS FROM INCOME WHEN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE MEDICAID PROGRAMS.
AN ACT CREATING INCENTIVES FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS TO CREATE JOBS.
AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.
AN ACT EXEMPTING BREASTFEEDING SUPPLIES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A TEMPORARY PERSONAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE STATE SERVICES.
AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY CORONARY CALCIUM SCAN TESTS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS OF DEVELOPING, EXPANDING AND IMPROVING THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT REVISING PUBLIC ACT 20-1 OF THE JULY SPECIAL SESSION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 11
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY CANCER RELIEF BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION RELATED TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN WHEN BUYING ICE CREAM FROM A FROZEN DESSERT TRUCK.
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 THE USE OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN CLASS B FIREFIGHTING FOAM.
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 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 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.
Vetoed · 1
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE AGENCY COMPLIANCE WITH PROBATE COURT ORDERS.
Passed the Senate · 4
AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR THE INTENTIONAL INJURY OF A POLICE ANIMAL OR DOG IN A VOLUNTEER CANINE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF PERMITTING THE COMMUNITY SPOUSE OF AN INSTITUTIONALIZED MEDICAID RECIPIENT TO RETAIN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ALLOWABLE ASSETS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Out of committee · 9
AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE COST OF HOME HEALTH CARE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE STATE.
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 CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE ON THE WATERBURY BRANCH OF THE METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAILROAD.
AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING RETROACTIVE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME CARE SERVICES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO ASSIST ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BOARDS AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR AGING IN PLACE INITIATIVES.
In committee · 3
AN ACT CONCERNING A LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF STATE MANDATES.
AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS FROM PROPERTY TAX.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE COSTS, THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AND HEALTH EQUITY.