Acts Effective July 1, 2016


AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING MEDICAID-FUNDED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS.
Public Act No. 14-62
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House Bill No. 5378

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015.
Public Act No. 14-217 (See Sec. 196)
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House Bill No. 5597

AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Public Act No. 15-1 (See Sec. 20-38, 45-50, 223-224,)
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Senate Bill No. 1501

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND BONDS OF THE STATE.
Public Act No. 15-5 (See Sec. 3-7, 12-35, 395-398, 489, 507-508, 523)
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Senate Bill No. 1502

AN ACT CONCERNING HUSKY PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 15-69 (See Sec. 11, 23)
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House Bill No. 6946

AN ACT CONCERNING PROOF OF IDENTITY FOR A "DRIVE ONLY" MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE.
Public Act No. 15-79 (See Sec. 2)
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House Bill No. 6366

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING, THE SAFE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
Public Act No. 15-94 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 962

AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS.
Public Act No. 15-98
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House Bill No. 6773

AN ACT IMPROVING DATA SECURITY AND AGENCY EFFECTIVENESS.
Public Act No. 15-142 (See Sec. 7)
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Senate Bill No. 949

AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITALS, INSURERS AND HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS.
Public Act No. 15-146 (See Sec. 8-12)
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Senate Bill No. 811

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN BILL OF RIGHTS.
Public Act No. 15-162 (See Sec. 3-10)
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House Bill No. 6915

AN ACT CONCERNING ADOPTION OF THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT.
Public Act No. 15-240
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House Bill No. 6774

AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 15-242 (See Sec. 31)
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House Bill No. 6987

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO REVENUE, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS AND TAX FAIRNESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Public Act No. 15-244 (See Sec. 97, 179-180, 183-184, 187-191, 193-205)
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House Bill No. 7061

AN ACT REPEALING CERTAIN STATUTES RELATED TO MOVING PICTURES.
Public Act No. 16-2
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Senate Bill No. 121

AN ACT ADJUSTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
May Special Session, Public Act No. 16-2 (See Sec. 1-9, 10, 12-30, 39, 42-43, 45-46)
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Senate Bill No. 501

AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
May Special Session, Public Act No. 16-3 (See Sec. 5-8, 18-20, 22, 25, 27, 29-30, 33-34, 36-41, 44-62, 65-74, 76-82, 84-85, 93-94, 109-115, 118, 123-130, 132-176, 178-179, 183, 188-191, 194-195, 203, 208-209)
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Senate Bill No. 502

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN'S NOTICE TO NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
Public Act No. 16-8
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Senate Bill No. 280

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-15 (See Sec. 5-42)
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Senate Bill No. 273

AN ACT CONCERNING IRREVOCABLE FUNERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS.
Public Act No. 16-20
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Senate Bill No. 189

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT PROTECTION ACCOUNT.
Public Act No. 16-24
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Senate Bill No. 97

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR.
Public Act No. 16-26
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Senate Bill No. 428

AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO ESTABLISH A TROUT STAMP AND A RESIDENT GAME BIRD CONSERVATION STAMP AND AMENDING CERTAIN HUNTING AND FISHING FEES FOR RESIDENTS LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
Public Act No. 16-27
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Senate Bill No. 139

AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES AFFECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Public Act No. 16-28 (See Sec. 14-16)
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Senate Bill No. 185

AN ACT CREATING THE CONNECTICUT RETIREMENT SECURITY PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 16-29 (See Sec. 14-19, 21)
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House Bill No. 5591

AN ACT CONCERNING SATURDAY REGISTRARS OF VOTERS SESSIONS.
Public Act No. 16-31
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Senate Bill No. 254

AN ACT CONCERNING PROGRAM APPROVAL FOR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 16-36
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Senate Bill No. 24

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT TASK FORCE.
Public Act No. 16-41 (See Sec. 2-4, 6-9)
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Senate Bill No. 379

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Public Act No. 16-42
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Senate Bill No. 383

AN ACT CONCERNING OPIOIDS AND ACCESS TO OVERDOSE REVERSAL DRUGS.
Public Act No. 16-43 (See Sec. 7, 9)
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House Bill No. 5053

AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 16-44
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House Bill No. 5072

AN ACT CONCERNING CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS.
Public Act No. 16-45 (See Sec. 3)
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House Bill No. 5180

AN ACT CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL VIRTUAL NET METERING.
Public Act No. 16-46
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House Bill No. 5242

AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME BEDS FOR AIDS PATIENTS.
Public Act No. 16-47
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House Bill No. 5252

AN ACT CONCERNING GUARDIANSHIP OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
Public Act No. 16-49 (See Sec. 19)
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House Bill No. 5255

AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES REGARDING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, CAR DEALERS, ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE OPERATORS, DIVERSION PROGRAMS, MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTORS AND MINOR REVISIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-55 (See Sec. 2-8, 11-12)
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House Bill No. 5412

AN ACT PERMITTING THE SALE OF PRIVATELY HELD ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR FOR AUCTION.
Public Act No. 16-56
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House Bill No. 5430

AN ACT CONCERNING BANKING AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS.
Public Act No. 16-65 (See Sec. 7-9, 19-42, 61-62, 64, 93)
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House Bill No. 5571

AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-66 (See Sec. 39-40)
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House Bill No. 5537

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN EDUCATION PERSONNEL RECORDS, CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THREATENING IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND THE EXCLUSION OF A MINOR'S NAME FROM SUMMARY PROCESS COMPLAINTS.
Public Act No. 16-67 (See Sec. 1-2, 4-5, 11)
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House Bill No. 5400

AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMERS AND PROPANE FUEL PROVIDERS.
Public Act No. 16-69
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House Bill No. 5435

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Public Act No. 16-70
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House Bill No. 5605

AN ACT CONCERNING POST-ELECTION AUDIT INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY.
Public Act No. 16-76
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Senate Bill No. 252

AN ACT EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE LAND VALUE TAXATION PILOT PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 16-80
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House Bill No. 5177

AN ACT CONCERNING THE NOTIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROJECTS, THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" AND REPEALING A PROVISION CONCERNING STATE AGENCY REPORTING OF CERTAIN CONTRACTOR INFORMATION.
Public Act No. 16-81
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House Bill No. 5228

AN ACT MAKING CHANGES TO THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING RETENTION OF THE PLAN D COPARTICIPANT OPTION AFTER DIVORCE, CREDITING INTEREST ON CERTAIN INACTIVE, NONVESTED MEMBERS, REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS AND ELIMINATING CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
Public Act No. 16-91
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Senate Bill No. 267

AN ACT CONCERNING DYSLEXIA.
Public Act No. 16-92
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Senate Bill No. 317

AN ACT CONCERNING MATTERS AFFECTING PHYSICIANS, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS.
Public Act No. 16-95 (See Sec. 1, 3)
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Senate Bill No. 351

AN ACT EXTENDING THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO RETIRED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, FIRE POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
Public Act No. 16-99
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House Bill No. 5277

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.
Public Act No. 16-100 (See Sec. 2)
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House Bill No. 5306

AN ACT CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
Public Act No. 16-103 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5324

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC WORK CONTRACT RETAINAGE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE RIGHT TO PAYMENT ON A BOND.
Public Act No. 16-104
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House Bill No. 5328

AN ACT CONCERNING AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT.
Public Act No. 16-106
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House Bill No. 5376

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FILING OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS WHEN A MUNICIPALITY IS THE EMPLOYER.
Public Act No. 16-112
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House Bill No. 5364

AN ACT MAKING MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-117 (See Sec. 1-5, 7)
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House Bill No. 5433

AN ACT CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN THE STANDARD AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT REGARDING DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 16-120
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House Bill No. 5070

AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECKS FOR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME AND PROVIDING CHILD CARE FOR ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS ENROLLED IN APPROVED HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 16-131 (See Sec. 4-7)
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House Bill No. 5466

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RED RIBBON PASS PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 16-132
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House Bill No. 5467

AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC AND FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Public Act No. 16-135
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House Bill No. 5510

AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Public Act No. 16-142
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House Bill No. 5587

AN ACT MAKING MINOR AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO CERTAIN TAX STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-146 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5637

AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE PERSONS.
Public Act No. 16-149
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House Bill No. 5289

AN ACT CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE LOCAL BRIDGE PROGRAM, THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, OUTDATED REPORTING MANDATES, SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS, OPERATION OF A LABOR DAY WEEKEND COFFEE STOP AND REVISIONS TO OTHER STATUTES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION.
Public Act No. 16-151 (See Sec. 1, 3, 7-15, 17, 19)
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House Bill No. 5411

AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL POLICE FORCES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES.
Public Act No. 16-154
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Senate Bill No. 25

AN ACT CONCERNING PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 16-155
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Senate Bill No. 26

AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS AND FIRE INSPECTORS.
Public Act No. 16-157
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Senate Bill No. 120

AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES AND UPDATES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-167
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Senate Bill No. 208

AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD ENRICHMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Public Act No. 16-172
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Senate Bill No. 311

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO CERTAIN ENERGY PURCHASING POOL AND LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSES STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-173 (See Sec. 4-17)
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Senate Bill No. 334

AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 16-179
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House Bill No. 5332

AN ACT ADOPTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS V. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AND REVISING CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STATUTES.
Public Act No. 16-185 (See Sec. 1-4, 14, 16-46)
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Senate Bill No. 15

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION ISSUES.
Public Act No. 16-188 (See Sec. 1-2, 4, 6, 8)
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Senate Bill No. 179

AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 16-196
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Senate Bill No. 272

AN ACT CONCERNING TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS.
Public Act No. 16-198
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Senate Bill No. 298

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT BIOSCIENCE INNOVATION FUND AND INVESTMENTS BY CONNECTICUT INNOVATIONS, INCORPORATED.
Public Act No. 16-204
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Senate Bill No. 401

AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME RESIDENT ADMISSION AGREEMENTS.
Public Act No. 16-209
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Senate Bill No. 266

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S MARKET CONDUCT AUTHORITY AND DATA CALL CONFIDENTIALITY, AUTHORIZING MULTISTATE HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN CONNECTICUT, ELIMINATING A HEALTH CARRIER UTILIZATION REVIEW REPORT FILING REQUIREMENT, AND CONCERNING LICENSURE OF SINGLE PURPOSE DENTAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS.
Public Act No. 16-213 (See Sec. 3-19)
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Senate Bill No. 368

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATIONS RELATING TO VIRTUAL NET METERING.
Public Act No. 16-216
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Senate Bill No. 394

AN ACT CONCERNING AN ENTREPRENEUR LEARNER'S PERMIT PROGRAM.
Special Act No. 16-1
Senate Bill No. 303

AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CENTERS.
Special Act No. 16-7
House Bill No. 5291

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR MINORITY STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL TO PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE IN EDUCATION.
Special Act No. 16-10
House Bill No. 5470

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