Bills in the 2008 Regular Session, Senate.
Mary Ann Handley
Co-sponsored
Became law · 40
AN ACT CONCERNING A REPORT ON BOND ALLOCATIONS AND BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVER BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN AND SURVIVING SPOUSES OF ARMED FORCES MEMBERS KILLED IN ACTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIP CREDIT.
AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER RELATIVE CAREGIVERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING BENEFITS FOR INPATIENT TREATMENT OF SERIOUS MENTAL OR NERVOUS CONDITIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING MINORS IN THE WORKPLACE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE METHADONE AUTHORITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PERSONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO CLIENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MILITARY TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOGNITION OF VETERANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FOOD STAMP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CHILD POVERTY AND PREVENTION COUNCIL.
AN ACT CONCERNING TELEPHONE AND CABLE INSTALLATION FEES FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING BILLING PRACTICES OF NURSING HOME FACILITIES FOR SELF-PAY PATIENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUILDING WORKS OF ART ACCOUNT.
AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS, CHANGES TO THE STATUTES RELATING TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND MAGNET SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR START-UP COSTS FOR MAGNET SCHOOLS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR THE TEACHING OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.
AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS EDUCATION GRANTS AND CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING MAGNET SCHOOLS, VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE CENTERS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION TEACHERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE PROGRAM FOR THE DISABLED.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE HIRING OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR TEACHERS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSE RENEWAL FEES FOR PHYSICIANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING STEM CELL RESEARCH.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADULT LITERACY BOARD.
AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY PROTOCOL AT THE CONSTITUENT UNITS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGION OF CHRIST COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES.
AN ACT EXTENDING THE STATE PHYSICIAN PROFILE TO CERTAIN OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS AND MINOR CHANGES TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMISSIBILITY OF REPORTS PREPARED BY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF HOSPICE SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR SMALL HOUSE NURSING HOMES AND ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS TO THE NURSING HOME BED MORATORIUM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON PROJECT AND OTHER LONG-TERM CARE INITIATIVES.
AN ACT CONCERNING METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS.
AN ACT CONCERNING HATE CRIMES.
AN ACT CONCERNING FARM WINERIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE FOR DAIRY FARMERS.
AN ACT REPLACING EXPEDITED ELIGIBILITY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN WITH PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AND THE TREATMENT OF TAX REFUNDS UNDER THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUING CARE FACILITIES AND CONTINUING CARE AT HOME.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON HEALTH EQUITY.
Vetoed · 2
AN ACT CONCERNING A PRERETIREMENT SPOUSAL BENEFIT UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CABINET.
Passed the Senate · 39
AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND IDENTITY THEFT.
AN ACT CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE GROWTH.
AN ACT CONCERNING CLEAN AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING UNIFORM INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR FARMERS' MARKETS, FARM PRODUCTS AND FRESH PRODUCE.
AN ACT REQUIRING SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE DRILLS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE CONTRACTING REFORM.
AN ACT MANDATING EMPLOYERS PROVIDE PAID SICK LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE CAUSES OF FATHERLESSNESS IN CONNECTICUT.
AN ACT CONCERNING ADVERTISING BY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE HOLDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BONE MARROW TESTING AND PROSTHESES, AND REQUIRING A HEALTH BENEFITS IMPACT REVIEW OF HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING IDENTITY THEFT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION ON CHILD PROTECTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS REFORMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE NONCARBONATED BEVERAGES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT CLEAN ENERGY FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF THE OFFICE OF THE BUSINESS ADVOCATE.
AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATORY RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF STUDENT FEES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO FACILITATE AN EXTENSION OF THE BAN ON SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES TO CASINOS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE ELECTION LAWS.
AN ACT CONCERNING LINGUISTIC ACCESS IN HOSPITALS AND DIVERSITY IN THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
AN ACT PROHIBITING COPAYMENTS FOR PREVENTIVE CARE.
AN ACT PROMOTING PATIENT SAFETY AND ACCESS TO PROVIDER INFORMATION BY EXTENDING THE STATE PHYSICIAN PROFILE TO CERTAIN OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CASH ADVANCE CONTRACTS AND PLAINTIFFS IN PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH CASES.
AN ACT DOUBLING THE FINES FOR MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS OCCURRING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS.
AN ACT REQUIRING NEW INFANT HEALTH SCREENING FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CARBON-FREE GENERATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPENNESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECYCLING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT PLANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF PRESCRIBED ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS.
AN ACT PROVIDING STATE-FUNDED MEDICAL COVERAGE TO CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS.
AN ACT CONCERNING IMPROVED TELECOMMUTING PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE'S WORKFORCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
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AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
AN ACT EXAMINING THE LICENSURE SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION TO THE OFFICE OF PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION INMATE SUICIDES AND DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES CLIENT DEATHS.
AN ACT CONCERNING IMMUNITY FOR TREATMENT OF DRUG OVERDOSES WITH OPIOID ANTAGONIST.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN NURSING.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF HOSPICE SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING BICYCLE ACCESS AND SAFETY.
AN ACT CONCERNING A NURSING HOME BILL OF RIGHTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING LEVELS.
AN ACT CONCERNING DIRECT CARE PROVIDER STAFFING LEVELS IN NURSING HOMES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PROVIDER RESCUE FUND ACCOUNT AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES COMMISSION.
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO BY MINORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
AN ACT PROMOTING THE EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LUNG CANCER, BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER.
AN ACT CONCERNING TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS AND SHINGLES.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A FACILITY IN MANCHESTER FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS IN THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEDERAL SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN.
AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT ACCESS TO LABORATORY TEST RESULTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NURSING HOME FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING FEES PAID BY NURSES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
AN ACT CONCERNING A REDUCTION IN SMOKING RATES.
In committee · 1
AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.