LEGISLATION

The following is a sample of bills I worked on, proposed and/or co-sponsored that reflect the commitments I made in 2008. A number were passed into law and some were not. If given the opportunity I will sponsor them again. Bills originate in either the House or the Senate and are assigned a bill number.  HB denotes House Bill and SB denotes Senate Bill. 

Increasing Opportunities for Regional Collaboration and Streamlining Government

  • HB 5208-AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERMIT AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF THE PERMIT OMBUDSMAN WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
  • HB 5336-AN ACT ENCOURAGING SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BOARDS OF EDUCATION
  • HB 5383-AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  • HB 5424-AN ACT CONCERNING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND BOARDS OF EDUCATION FOR THE JOINT PURCHASE OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE AND THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY INSURANCE PRODUCERS
  • SB 107-AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BRADLEY DEVELOPMENT ZONE.

Human Services

  • HB 5219-AN ACT EXTENDING STATE CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
  • HB 5246-AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF, AND SERVICES FOR, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • HB5371-AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPLACEMENT
  • HB 5497-AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • SB 316-AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  • SB 400-AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS

Education

  • HB 5315-AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION AND THE REDUCTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • SB 438-AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION REFORM IN CONNECTICUT

The following bills were not passed into law:

  • HB 5008  AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
  • HB 5105 AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFERS OF GENERAL FUND SURPLUS TO THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
  • HB 5106 AN ACT CONCERNING A COMMISSION ON STATE EMPLOYEE PENSION AND POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT LIABILITIES.
  • HB 5169 AN ACT REQUIRING A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF STATE TAX EXPENDITURES.