Journal of the Senate 03/21/2018

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

The Senate was called to order at 10:36 a.m., the President in the Chair.

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

The following is the prayer:

We ask for patience to understand those who disagree with us, sensitivity to the needs of others, and prudence to make decisions which work toward the common good.

PLEDGE

Senator Kissel of the 7th led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION SENATE RESOLUTION SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED

The following Senate Resolution was introduced, read by the Clerk and passed. (Emergency Certification signed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House accompanied the bill in accordance with Section 2-26 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Joint Rules 9 and 15.)

S.R. No. 7 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PCA WORKFORCE COUNCIL AND THE NEW ENGLAND HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES UNION, DISTRICT 1199, SEIU.

Senator Osten of the 19th explained the resolution and moved adoption.

Remarking were Senators Formica of the 20th, Suzio of the 13th, Miner of the 30th, Gomes of the 23rd, Berthel of the 32nd, Bye of the 5th, Fasano of the 34th and Looney of the 11th.

The chair ordered the vote be taken by roll call.

The following is the result of the vote at 11:30 a.m.:

Total Number Voting ...... 32 Necessary for Adoption ...... 17 Those voting Yea ...... 32 Those voting Nay ...... 0

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Those absent and not voting ...... 4

On the roll call vote, the resolution was adopted.

The following is the roll call vote:

Y 1 JOHN W. FONFARA Y 19 CATHERINE A. OSTEN Y 2 DOUGLAS MCCRORY Y 20 PAUL M. FORMICA Y 3 TIM LARSON Y 21 KEVIN KELLY A 4 STEVE CASSANO Y 22 MARILYN MOORE Y 5 BETH BYE Y 23 EDWIN A. GOMES Y 6 TERRY B. GERRATANA Y 24 MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN Y 7 JOHN A. KISSEL Y 25 BOB DUFF Y 8 KEVIN D. WITKOS Y 26 TONI BOUCHER Y 9 PAUL DOYLE Y 27 CARLO LEONE Y 10 GARY WINFIELD Y 28 TONY HWANG Y 11 MARTIN M. LOONEY Y 29 MAE M. FLEXER Y 12 TED KENNEDY Y 30 CRAIG MINER Y 13 LEN SUZIO Y 31 HENRI MARTIN Y 14 GAYLE SLOSSBERG Y 32 ERIC BERTHEL Y 15 JOAN V. HARTLEY Y 33 ART LINARES A 16 JOE MARKLEY Y 34 LEONARD FASANO Y 17 GEORGE LOGAN A 35 ANTHONY GUGLIELMO Y 18 HEATHER SOMERS A 36 L. SCOTT FRANTZ

BUSINESS FROM THE HOUSE FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

The following favorable reports were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committee accepted and the resolutions placed on the Consent Calendar.

JUDICIARY. H.J. No. 3 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JON M. ALANDER OF HAMDEN TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Senator Doyle of the 9th explained the resolution and moved adoption.

Remarking was Senator Kissel of the 7th and Looney of the 11th.

On the motion of Senator Doyle of the 9th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar, in concurrence with the House.

JUDICIARY. H.J. No. 24 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE KEVIN TIERNEY OF GREENWICH TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.

Remarking was Senator Doyle of the 9th.

On the motion of Senator Kissel of the 7th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar, in concurrence with the House.

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CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED

The chair ordered the vote on business placed on the Consent Calendar be taken by roll call.

The following is the result of the vote at 11:37 a.m.:

Total Number Voting ...... 32 Necessary for Adoption ...... 17 Those voting Yea ...... 32 Those voting Nay ...... 0 Those absent and not voting ...... 4

On the roll call vote, the Consent Calendar was adopted.

The following is the roll call vote:

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

In accordance with the provisions of Senate Rule 9(f), the first reading of the following bills and resolutions was waived, the list of bills and resolutions as prepared by the Clerks was accepted, and the bills and resolutions referred to the Committees as indicated thereon in concurrence:

JUDICIARY

S.B. No. 523 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING AN ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY', to establish an animal abuse registry.

S.B. No. 524 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM', to provide that a qualified person withdrawing blood in the case of a person driving while intoxicated shall not incur any civil liability, to clarify responsibility for penalties imposed for violations of permits issued for nonconforming motor vehicles in response to the ruling of the court in State v. Ginnetti

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Petroleum Transporters, LLC, A05D-MI16-2758602-S (G.A. 5 at Derby), to make a conforming change to the assault statutes and to provide for criminal lockout protection to tenants of nonresidential properties.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING

S.B. No. 525 (RAISED) FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. 'AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT INVESTMENT BOARD', to require the Treasurer to receive prior approval of investment decisions from the Connecticut Investment Board.

H.B. No. 5573 (RAISED) FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. 'AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX RELIEF PROGRAM', to allow a municipality to elect not to participate in the tax relief program under section 12-170aa of the general statutes following a reduction in reimbursement or a lack of funds for grants payable to municipalities under said section.

H.B. No. 5574 (RAISED) FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS', to allow certain persons to file for a property tax exemption, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

JUDICIARY

H.B. No. 5575 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE TREATMENT OR AN EVALUATION IN CONNECTION WITH A FAMILY RELATIONS MATTER', to allow a party to a family relations matter to have greater input on the selection of a licensed health care professional who is to provide treatment or an evaluation in connection with such matter.

H.B. No. 5576 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING AN ON-LINE REGISTRY OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIME INVOLVING MURDER', to establish an on-line registry of persons convicted of a crime involving murder.

H.B. No. 5577 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE SCHEDULING OF COURT HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN FAMILY RELATIONS MATTERS', to require that a court hearing concerning an award of alimony and support pendente lite be held not later than ninety days after the return day of the complaint unless otherwise agreed to, in writing, by the parties.

H.B. No. 5578 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT SENTENCING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRY', to enact the recommendations of the Connecticut Sentencing Commission with respect to the sex offender registry.

H.B. No. 5579 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESTORATION OF A LICENSE', to provide for a definite period of license suspension for persons who have had their motor vehicle license suspended for driving while intoxicated but who are indigent and never installed an ignition interlock device.

SENATORS ABSENT

The following Senators may have missed some votes due to the following:

Senator Frantz of the 36th – Personal Business Senator Markley of the 16th – Personal Business

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The following Senator requested to be recorded in the affirmative on the three resolutions adopted:

Senator Frantz of the 36th

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Senator Duff of the 25th, the Senate at 11:39 a.m. adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

BILLS FILED WITH THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH JOINT RULE 15 AS OF 03/20/2018 AT 5:00 P. M.

GENERAL LAW

S.B. No. 193 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES.

S.B. No. 194 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LICENSE STREAMLINING.

S.B. No. 195 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO PHARMACY AND DRUG CONTROL STATUTES.

S.B. No. 196 (RAISED) AN ACT EXTENDING THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF AIRPORT AIRLINE CLUB ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITTEES.

S.B. No. 197 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS.

S.B. No. 307 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.

S.B. No. 308 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.

S.B. No. 326 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMMISSIONER OF CONSUMER PROTECTION TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY REGARDING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING.

S.B. No. 327 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.

S.B. No. 431 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE STATUTES.

S.B. No. 432 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF ABANDONED OR UNUSED CEMETERY LOTS.

S.B. No. 433 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SANCTIONS FOR THE SALE OF FRAUDULENT EVENT TICKETS VIA THE INTERNET.

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S.B. No. 434 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER ACCESS TO SPORT HELMET SAFETY INFORMATION.

S.B. No. 435 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF CONSUMER GRADE FIREWORKS.

H.B. No. 5191 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING POST-SALE WARRANTY WORK REIMBURSEMENT FOR POWER EQUIPMENT DEALERS.

H.B. No. 5192 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MACHINES.

H.B. No. 5193 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BINGO PERMITS AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS.

H.B. No. 5241 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.

H.B. No. 5320 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND BUILDING TRADES.

H.B. No. 5321 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.

H.B. No. 5368 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHIPMENT OF WINE TO CONSUMERS.

H.B. No. 5370 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGE ORDERS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT

S.B. No. 4 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION.

Substitute for S.B. No. 51 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING AND EXPANSION OF CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROGRAM PIPELINES.

S.B. No. 142 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCEPTANCE OF INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION OF PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS BY THE OFFICE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

S.B. No. 213 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC- PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR APPRENTICESHIP AND WORK-BASED OPPORTUNITIES.

S.B. No. 214 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONSOLIDATION.

S.B. No. 352 (RAISED) AN ACT EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL OF PROGRAMS OF INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

S.B. No. 353 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF THE CONNECTICUT HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

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H.B. No. 5031 (RAISED) AN ACT EQUALIZING ACCESS TO STUDENT-GENERATED FINANCIAL AID.

H.B. No. 5135 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE ROBERTA B. WILLIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

H.B. No. 5136 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

H.B. No. 5195 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

H.B. No. 5371 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FREE 2 START SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND THE FREE 2 FINISH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Substitute for H.B. No. 5372 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DYSLEXIA INSTRUCTION OFFERED IN TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS.

H.B. No. 5373 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENTS IN CRISIS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

S.B. No. 17 AN ACT PROMOTING FAIRNESS IN ACCESS TO INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND JUSTICE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.

S.B. No. 220 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF GREYHOUND RACING IN THE STATE.

S.B. No. 221 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE FINE FOR FAILING TO MOVE OVER FOR AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE AND INJURING THE OPERATOR OF THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE.

S.B. No. 222 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A FIRE MARSHAL AND POLICE OFFICERS AT THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

S.B. No. 276 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OFF-TRACK BETTING FACILITIES.

S.B. No. 278 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINING AND SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR POLICE OFFICERS.

S.B. No. 279 (RAISED) AN ACT EXEMPTING THE DATE OF BIRTH OF A POLICE OFFICER FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

S.B. No. 280 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION.

H.B. No. 5219 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING APPLICANTS FOR SECURITY OFFICER LICENSES TO WORK AS SECURITY OFFICERS.

H.B. No. 5220 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING THIRD-PARTY FINGERPRINTING SERVICES.

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H.B. No. 5222 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.

H.B. No. 5225 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY.

H.B. No. 5226 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES ASSISTING IN A CIVIL PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY.

H.B. No. 5227 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTIMIDATION ON ACCOUNT OF OCCUPATION AS A PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE.

H.B. No. 5229 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DASHBOARD CAMERAS WITH A REMOTE RECORDER AND DIGITAL DATA STORAGE DEVICES OR SERVICES.

H.B. No. 5302 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC BATHROOMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

H.B. No. 5303 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE ACCREDITATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS BY THE POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL.

H.B. No. 5304 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FIREARM TRAINING NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION.

H.B. No. 5305 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO QUALIFY AN ENTITY TO DEVELOP A CASINO GAMING FACILITY IN THE STATE.

H.B. No. 5306 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF GAMBLING IN CONNECTICUT.

H.B. No. 5307 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SPORTS WAGERING IN THE STATE

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