JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Monday, May 18, 2015

The Senate was called to order at 11: 00 a. m. in accordance with the provisions of Senate Rule 9(b), and under the authority of the President Pro Tempore and the Senate Minority Leader.

The prayer was offered by Acting Chaplain, Noele R. Kidney of Ellington, Connecticut.

The following is the prayer:

Please bless us with an inner strength so that our lives and our work may be a blessing on others. Amen.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 9(b) the Senate is called into Session, by the Office of the Senate Clerk's under the authority of the President Pro Tempore and the Senate Minority Leader.

It is hereby moved that Senate Agenda Number 1, dated Monday, May 18, 2015, is adopted, the items on said Agenda shall be acted upon as indicated and that the Agenda shall be incorporated into the Senate Journal and Senate Transcript.

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

SENATE BILLS

The following favorable reports were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, read the second time and tabled for the calendar and printing.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. Substitute for S. B. No. 1 (COMM) (File No. 844) AN ACT CONCERNING TAX FAIRNESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. Substitute for S. B. No. 946 (File No. 842) AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BIENNIAL BUDGET.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. Substitute for S. B. No. 947 (File No. 845) AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.

BUSINESS FROM THE HOUSE

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

HOUSE BILLS

The following favorable reports of the Joint Standing Committees were received from the House, read the second time and tabled for the calendar.

COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 6823 (RAISED) (File No. 451) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING OPERATION OF THE AUTHORITY, AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ZONE ADMINISTRATION AND THE AUTHORITY'S JURISDICTION OVER AERONAUTICS IN THE STATE.

EDUCATION. H. B. No. 6977 (RAISED) (File No. 481) AN ACT ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. Substitute for H. B. No. 6994 (RAISED) (File Nos. 591 and 854) AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE PIPES OF WATER COMPANIES. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

ENVIRONMENT. H. B. No. 6728 (RAISED) (File Nos. 78 and 848) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO ANIMAL IMPORTER RECORDS REQUIREMENTS. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. H. B. No. 6996 (RAISED) (File Nos. 750 and 855) AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT SURCHARGE. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5785 (COMM) (File Nos. 309 and 846) AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, INSURANCE COVERAGE AND A STUDY CONCERNING HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "B").

GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 6730 (RAISED) (File No. 79) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF STAGE I VAPOR RECOVERY RESTRICTIONS AND SULFUR CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTILLATE FUELS.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 6688 (RAISED) (File No. 202) AN ACT EXPANDING THE COMMISSION FOR CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for H. B. No. 6900 (RAISED) (File No. 585) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE CONCERNING CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 6118 (COMM) (File No. 519) AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 6919 (RAISED) (File Nos. 563 and 850) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE CONCERNING OUTCOMES-BASED FINANCING. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

HOUSING. H. B. No. 6694 (COMM) (File No. 466) AN ACT CONCERNING FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION IN PUBLIC HOUSING.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 6773 (RAISED) (File Nos. 176 and 849) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 6865 (RAISED) (File No. 374) AN ACT CONCERNING COINSURANCE CLAUSES IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL INSURANCE POLICIES AND CONTRACTS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 6920 (RAISED) (File Nos. 419 and 851) AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

JUDICIARY. Substitute for H. B. No. 7029 (RAISED) (File Nos. 729 and 856) AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 6789 (RAISED) (File No. 320) AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYER INQUIRIES ABOUT AN EMPLOYEE'S OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE'S CREDIT HISTORY.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. H. B. No. 6483 (COMM) (File No. 462) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY GROUP HOME DISTRIBUTION.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 6942 (RAISED) (File Nos. 240 and 852) AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTION OF A MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR, EXTENDING THE FILING DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CONCERNING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ZONING APPLICANTS (As amended by House Amendment Schedules "A" and "B").

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 6945 (RAISED) (File Nos. 652 and 853) AN ACT CONCERNING ATTORNEY FEE AGREEMENTS IN MUNICIPAL TAX APPEALS. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 6283 (COMM) (File Nos. 673 and 847) AN ACT REGULATING ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS. (As amended by House Amendment Schedule "A").

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 6805 (RAISED) (File Nos. 41 and 368) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM AND HEARING TESTS.

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 6884 (RAISED) (File No. 651) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND CONTROL.

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 7006 (RAISED) (File No. 684) AN ACT CONCERNING BIRTH CERTIFICATE AMENDMENTS.

ADJOURNMENT

The Senate at 11: 05 a. m. adjourned under provisions of Senate Rule 9(b) subject to the call of the chair.