S.B. No. 851 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES', to create a safe all-terrain vehicle certificate and an all-terrain vehicle account within the Conservation Fund. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  Public Hearing 2/10. CCS commented on the bill re: ability of hunters to retrieve deer, no significant impact; and continuation of handicapped hunters to hunt using ATV's. Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Finance, Revenue and Bonding 3/28. Joint Favorable Substitute 4/24. File Number 643. Referred to Committee on Transportation 5/14. Joint Favorable 5/27. Not addressed DEAD

Firearms

Proposed H.B. No. 5661 REP. CANDELARIA, 95th DIST.; SEN. HARP, 10th DIST.; SEN. LOONEY, 11th DIST.; REP. WALKER, 93rd DIST.; REP. DYSON, 94th DIST.; REP. STAPLES, 96th DIST.; REP. MEGNA, 97th DIST. 'AN ACT REQUIRING A REPORTING OF FIREARM INVENTORY', to require the reporting of all firearms in the possession of manufacturers and dealers and to benefit the community by identifying instances in which employee theft or other problems occur without the knowledge of business owners. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY. Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 5662 REP. CANDELARIA, 95th DIST.; SEN. HARP, 10th DIST.; SEN. LOONEY, 11th DIST.; REP. WALKER, 93rd DIST.; REP. DYSON, 94th DIST.; REP. STAPLES, 96th DIST.; REP. MEGNA, 97th DIST. 'AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PISTOL AND REVOLVER BALLISTIC IDENTIFICATION DATABANK', to assist in the tracing of handguns used in crimes by requiring the establishment of a pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  OPPOSE. Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 5668 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCITY FOR RESIDENTS OF OTHER STATES WHO POSSESS LICENSES TO CARRY FIREARMS', to provide reciprocity for residents of other states who possess permits or licenses to carry firearms. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  SUPPORT. 03 DATA. RESERVED FOR SUBJECT MATTER PUBLIC HEARING 2/20. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed H.B. No. 5966 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT MODIFYING THE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMITS TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER', to eliminate the unlimited period within which convictions of certain misdemeanors constitute grounds for refusal to issue a permit to carry a pistol or revolver and to substitute in lieu thereof, convictions of such misdemeanors within the preceding five years. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  SUPPORT.  See H.B. No. 6578     CCS Testimony 03. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed H.B. No. 5974 REP. DELGOBBO, 70th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCITY FOR NONRESIDENTS WHO POSSESS LICENSES TO CARRY FIREARMS', to provide reciprocity for residents of other states who possess permits or licenses to carry firearms. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  SUPPORT.  Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 6194 REP. DELGOBBO, 70th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK OF APPLICANTS FOR PISTOL PERMITS', to provide continued state permit operations should the Federal Bureau of Investigation be unable to perform the national criminal history records check. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  SUPPORT.  Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 6196 REP. LABRIOLA, 131st DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMITS TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER', to eliminate the unlimited period within which convictions of certain misdemeanors constitute grounds for refusal to issue a permit to carry a pistol or revolver and to substitute in lieu thereof, convictions of such misdemeanors within the preceding five years. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  SUPPORT. See H.B. No. 6578 Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 6243 REP. BIELAWA, 2nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING NOISE AT WOOSTER MOUNTAIN FIRING RANGE', to reduce noise emanating from the Wooster Mountain firing range. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 6296 REP. CARDIN, 53rd DIST.; SEN. GUGLIELMO, 35th DIST. 'AN ACT EXPANDING THE LOCATIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS', to expand the locations at which state residents may receive applications for and renew pistol permits. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY. SUPPORT.  Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed H.B. No. 6300 REP. ORANGE, 48th DIST.; REP. O'CONNOR, 35th DIST.; REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT ESTABLISHING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY STATE PERMITS TO CARRY PISTOLS OR REVOLVERS', to establish application requirements for temporary state permits to carry pistols or revolvers. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY.  SUPPORT.  Not addressed. DEAD

H.B. No. 6565 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING WEAPON POSSESSION', to exempt from the prohibition on carrying certain weapons upon one's person or in a motor vehicle the same state and federal officers and officials who are exempted from the prohibition on carrying a handgun without a permit, while such officers and officials are in the pursuit of their official duties. REF. JUDICIARY. Public Hearing 03/28. Not addressed. DEAD

H.B. No. 6576 (RAISED) PUBLIC SAFETY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES CONCERNING PERMITS TO CARRY PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS', to honor permits to carry pistols or revolvers issued by other states if their standards are as stringent as those of Connecticut. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY. SUPPORT. Can see one change - substitute the word "issuance" for "residence" in (f) (2) (B) to allow for those who are precluded from getting a permit in their home state (no permits/or only the elite) but have a permit from another recognized state. H.B. No. 6576 (RAISED) PUBLIC SAFETY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES CONCERNING PERMITS TO CARRY PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS'.  Public Hearing 3/11. CCS Testimony 03. Not addressed. DEAD

H.B. No. 6578 (RAISED) PUBLIC SAFETY. 'AN ACT MODIFYING THE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMITS TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER', to eliminate the unlimited period within which convictions of certain misdemeanors constitute grounds for refusal to issue a permit to carry a pistol or revolver and to substitute in lieu thereof, convictions of such misdemeanors within the preceding five years. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 3/11. CCS Testimony 03. Joint favorable Report to the Floor. Vote was "Consent" - No Debate. File Number 141. Referred by House to Committee on Judiciary 4/22. Not addressed. DEAD.

Proposed S.B. No. 53 SEN. SULLIVAN, 5th Dist. AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIREARM BALLISTIC IDENTIFICATION DATABANK. That at the time of sale of any new firearm in the state, there shall be submitted to the Department of Public Safety, a shell casing of a bullet discharged from such firearm, a bullet and any other additional ballistic information that identifies such firearm. It is further proposed that the department operate and maintain the firearm ballistic identification databank. REF. JUDICIARY.  OPPOSE.  S. B. No. 53 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIREARM BALLISTIC IDENTIFICATION DATA BANK FOR ALL NEW HANDGUNS. PUBLIC HEARING 3/17. Joint Favorable Substitute. Substitute initiates a study. File Number 591. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 5/7. Joint Favorable 5/13. Referred to Committee on Legislative Management 5/15. Joint Favorable 5/21. Senate Passed 5/28. Not addressed. DEAD.

Proposed S.B. No. 260 SEN. PRAGUE, 19th DIST. 'AN ACT REQUIRING BALLISTIC FINGERPRINTING OF ALL FIREARMS', to require ballistic fingerprinting of all firearms in the state. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY. OPPOSE.  Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed S.B. No. 359 SEN. NICKERSON, 36th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING A BALLISTIC FINGERPRINTING PROGRAM', to establish a ballistic fingerprinting program similar to those in the states of Maryland and New York. REF. JUDICIARY.  OPPOSE  Not addressed. DEAD

Proposed S.B. No. 389 SEN. FINCH, 22nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT', to allow towns to use LOCIP funds for the purchase of trigger locks for distribution to gun owners. REF. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Public Hearing 02/07. Not addressed. DEAD. 

S.B. No. 1064 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL POWERS RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF NOISE AND NOISE POLLUTION', to provide municipalities with greater flexibility in preventing excessive noise and noise pollution. REF. JUDICIARY. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Hunting

Committee H.B. No. 5149 Rep. Clark J. Chapin, 67th Dist.  AN ACT CONCERNING FREE PRIVATE LAND DEER PERMITS FOR CERTAIN FARMERS. To augment the status of farms permitted to obtain a private land deer permit. REF. ENVIRONMENT. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. Vote to Draft 3/17. Joint Favorable - Finance 4/4. Not addressed. DEAD. Included in H.B. No. 6394 as House Amendment "B" 5/28. PASSED.

Proposed H.B. No. 5150 REP. MAZUREK, 80th Dist.; REP. ZALASKI, 81st Dist. AN ACT CONCERNING SUNDAY HUNTING. That section 26-73 of the general statutes be repealed to allow hunting on Sundays. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5206 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING A SUNDAY HUNTING PERMIT', to allow hunting on private property on Sundays if a special permit is purchased.  REF. ENVIRONMENT [$10 Tag].  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5396 REP. PISCOPO, 76th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING SUNDAY HUNTING', to allow Sunday hunting under certain circumstances. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5800 REP. ORANGE, 48th DIST.; SEN. DAILY, 33rd DIST.; SEN. FINCH, 22nd DIST. 'AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE KILLING OF TURKEYS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY CERTAIN LANDOWNERS', to authorize certain landowners to kill property-damaging turkeys. REF. ENVIRONMENT.   SUPPORT.  Public hearing 2/28.  Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S. B. No. 58 Sen. Catherine W. Cook, 18th Dist. AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A HUNTING LICENSE. To increase hunting safety by assuring that licensed hunters are not color-blind. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 180 SEN. GUGLIELMO, 35th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING ALLOWING SUNDAY HUNTING', to permit hunting on Sunday as is currently allowed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and New York. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 653 SEN. FINCH, 22nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING PESTY FOWL IN VINEYARDS', to preserve the state's orchards and vineyards by allowing the limited taking of fowl that are destroying crops. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Fishing

Proposed H.B. No. 5216 REP. MILLER, 122nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEASE OF SHELLFISH GROUNDS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE', to require persons who lease or otherwise obtain permission to cultivate and harvest shellfish in Long Island Sound to make good faith efforts to cultivate and harvest. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5217 REP. O'NEILL, 69th DIST.; SEN. RORABACK, 30th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHEPAUG RIVER', to prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection from stocking the Shepaug River with trout. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5218 REP. O'NEILL, 69th DIST.; SEN. RORABACK, 30th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNREASONABLE IMPAIRMENT OF THE WATERS OF THE STATE', to allow a court to find that diversions which retain minimum stream flow standards are unreasonable impairments of such waterway. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5395 REP. CARSON, 108th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING CANDLEWOOD LAKE', to study the recreational use of Candlewood Lake. REF. ENVIRONMENT. [Other Candlewood bills under Boating]. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5442 REP. MCMAHON, 15th DIST.; REP. SAYERS, 60th DIST. 'AN ACT DESIGNATING THE AMERICAN SHAD AS THE STATE FISH', to recognize the importance of the shad to Connecticut's history and to Connecticut's economy by designating the American Shad as the state fish. REF. GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Public Hearing 2/28. Joint Favorable 3/24. File Number 172. PASSED House - Those voting Yea 113, Those voting Nay 34. Senate Passed 5/7. PASSED. Public Act No. 03-41 Signed by Governor 5/23.

Proposed S.B. No. 110 SEN. GUGLIELMO, 35th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE AMERICAN SHAD AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FISH', to proclaim the American Shad as the official state fish. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 483 SEN. LEBEAU, 3rd DIST. 'AN ACT BANNING THE SALE OF THE SNAKEHEAD FISH', to assure species diversity is not affected by this environmental menace. REF. ENVIRONMENT.   SUPPORT. Public hearing 2/28. Not addressed. DEAD. Included in S.B. No. 1157. PASSED.

Boating

Proposed H.B. No. 5207 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF VESSELS', to limit the local regulation of vessel operation. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT.  Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5188 REP. CARDIN, 53rd Dist. AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT BY TOWNS. That chapter 268 of the general statutes be amended to allow towns, cities and villages to regulate the use, including prohibition, of personal watercraft up to 1500 feet from shore. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5697 REP. MILLER, 122nd DIST. 'AN ACT INCREASING THE ALLOCATION OF BOATING FEES TO HARBOR MASTERS', to increase the allocation of boating fees to harbor masters. REF. TRANSPORTATION. Public Hearing 02/03. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6057 REP. PANARONI, 102nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING KAYAKS, CANOES AND SAFE BOATING', to require safe boating certificates for persons who rent kayaks and canoes. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6072 REP. LABRIOLA, 131st DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING REPAIRS AT LATTINS COVE BOAT LAUNCH', to enhance fishing, boating and safety at this boat launch ramp located on the largest inland waterbody in the state. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6205 REP. PANARONI, 102nd DIST. 'AN ACT REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ALL VESSELS OVER EIGHT FEET IN LENGTH', to require all boats over eight feet in length to be registered. This measure will help to identify vessels and owners in the event of vessel theft and search and rescue. It will also enable state boating funds to be spent to provide quality state boat launching facilities for the growing number of paddle sport vessels. Finally, it will improve boating safety by expanding the pool of boat operators that must complete an approved basic boating course and possess a safe boating certificate or certificate of personal watercraft operation. This measure is aimed at reducing the increasing number of paddlesport fatalities seen in Connecticut and experienced in the northeast in the last five years. REF. TRANSPORTATION.  OPPOSE.  PUBLIC HEARING 2/18. CCS Testimony. Not addressed. DEAD. 

H.B. No. 6557 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF KAYAKS AND CANOES', to better assure the safety of persons using kayaks and canoes. REF. ENVIRONMENT. OPPOSE. "Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, any operator or passenger of a canoe or kayak upon the waters of the state shall wear a personal floatation device."  OPPOSE. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. CCS Testimony. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 592 SEN. DAILY, 33rd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR MARINE VESSELS', to authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue certificates of title for larger boats. REF. TRANSPORTATION. OPPOSE. PUBLIC HEARING 2/18. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 596 SEN. CIOTTO, 9th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING TITLE CERTIFICATES FOR MARINE VESSELS', to authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue certificates of title for larger boats. REF. TRANSPORTATION. OPPOSE  PUBLIC HEARING 2/18. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 600 SEN. DAILY, 33rd DIST. 'AN ACT REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ALL VESSELS AT LEAST TEN FEET IN LENGTH', to require the registration of all vessels at least ten feet in length regardless of propulsion. REF. TRANSPORTATION. OPPOSE.  PUBLIC HEARING 2/18. CCS TESTIMONY. See H.B. 6205 above. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 652 SEN. CAPPIELLO, 24th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE LENGTH OF BOATS ALLOWED ON CANDLEWOOD LAKE', to improve boating safety on Candlewood Lake. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Miscellaneous

Proposed H.B. No. 5108 REP. WILBER, 63rd Dist. AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. That the general statutes be amended to create a Department of Natural Resources that will have authority over agricultural, fish and game and forestry matters as well as the sale of jellies, jams and preserves. REF.  ENVIRONMENT. Public Hearing 02/07. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5203 REP. BERNHARD, 136th DIST.; SEN. HARP, 10th DIST.; REP. AMANN, 118th DIST.; REP. BERGER, 73rd DIST.; REP. WIDLITZ, 98th DIST.; REP. PETERS, 30th DIST.; SEN. CIOTTO, 9th DIST.; SEN. FONFARA, 1st DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONFINEMENT OF DOGS', to regulate the confinement of dogs. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5205 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF WOOD AND TIMBER FROM STATE WOODLANDS', to increase forestry management of state lands in order to generate revenue and protect state woodlands. REF. ENVIRONMENT  [Habitat Manipulation]  SUPPORT.  1/29 RESERVED FOR SUBJECT MATTER PUBLIC HEARING  H.B. No. 6556 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT CONCERNING FORESTRY MANAGEMENT', to encourage sustainable forestry management of state woodlands while generating funds for the protection of such lands. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. CCS Testimony. Joint Favorable Substitute 3/17. File Number 97. Referred by House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding 4/9. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5211 REP. FRITZ, 90th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF FARMLAND', to protect open space in the state through the preservation of farmland.
REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/10. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5212 REP. GIANNAROS, 21st DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF OPEN SPACE TO MUNICIPALITIES', to increase incentives for the creation of open space. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5213 REP. MEGNA, 97th DIST.; SEN. HARP, 10th DIST.; SEN. LOONEY, 11th DIST.; REP. DYSON, 94th DIST.; REP. CANDELARIA, 95th DIST.; REP. STAPLES, 96th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING WEST ROCK RIDGE STATE PARK', to improve West Rock Ridge State Park and make it available for use by the general public on a consistent basis. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5220  REP. WILBER, 63rd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE FOREST PRACTICES ADVISORY BOARD', to increase the number of private owners of land on the Forest Practices Advisory Board. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5305 REP. WILLIS, 64th DIST.; REP. MUSHINSKY, 85th DIST.; REP. CARUSO, 126th DIST.; REP. URBAN, 43rd DIST. 'AN ACT BANNING THE IMPORT OR SALE OF INVASIVE PLANTS', to protect the state's lakes, waterways and forests from infiltration by nonnative invasive species. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT.  PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5602 REP. PETERS, 30th DIST. 'AN ACT PROVIDING RECREATIONAL LAND USE IMMUNITY', to provide recreational land use immunity to towns. REF. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 5925 REP. PETERS, 30th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL LIABILITY FOR THE USE OF RECREATIONAL LAND', to clarify recreational land use statutes by providing that municipalities are liable for gross negligence but not ordinary negligence. REF. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6038 REP. BERNHARD, 136th DIST.; SEN. SULLIVAN, 5th DIST.; SEN. ANISKOVICH, 12th DIST.; SEN. HARP, 10th DIST.; REP. AMANN, 118th DIST.; REP. BERGER, 73rd DIST.; REP. WIDLITZ, 98th DIST.; SEN. PETERS, 20th DIST.; SEN. CIOTTO, 9th DIST.; SEN. FONFARA, 1st DIST.; REP. SPALLONE, 36th DIST.; SEN. WILLIAMS, 29th DIST.; REP. URBAN, 43rd DIST.; REP. MANTILLA, 4th DIST.; SEN. COLEMAN, 2nd DIST.; REP. DYSON, 94th DIST.; REP. MCCLUSKEY, 20th DIST.; REP. RYAN, 139th DIST.; REP. MEGNA, 97th DIST.; REP. MUSHINSKY, 85th DIST.; REP. FONTANA, 87th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE TETHERING OF DOGS FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-TWO HOURS', to regulate the confinement of dogs. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Public Hearing 2/28. Joint Favorable Substitute - Judiciary 4/4. Joint Favorable 4/11. File Number 595. House Passed w/House Amendment Schedule A  5/29. Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment A. PASSED. Public Act 03-212 6/16. No impact on sportsmen.

Proposed H.B. No. 6049 REP. LEWIS, 8th DIST. 'AN ACT INCREASING FUNDS FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION', to maximize matching federal funds available for the preservation of farmland. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6050 REP. WILBER, 63rd DIST. 'AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES', to create a Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6055 REP. SPALLONE, 36th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE ERECTION OF STRUCTURES AND DREDGING IN TIDAL WATERS', to allow more public input in the granting of applications to dredge and erect structures in the tidal waters of the state. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6056 REP. LEONE, 148th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CONNECTICUT ESTUARIES', to protect the aesthetic and environmental quality of Connecticut waterways. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Committee H.B. No. 6068 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING REFUNDS OF TAX RELATED TO THE SALE OF BOATING FUELS', to dedicate the unredeemed motor boat fuels tax to marine conservation.  REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/03. Joint Favorable Substitute - Finance 4/4. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6253 REP. O'CONNOR, 35th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES', to provide access to state lands for all-terrain vehicle riders and to aid municipalities and the Department of Environmental Protection in enforcing trespassing ordinances and laws. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed H.B. No. 6307 REP. PAWELKIEWICZ, 49th DIST. 'AN ACT REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ALL OFF-ROAD VEHICLES', to improve public safety by requiring all off-road vehicles to be registered and to display a number plate. REF. TRANSPORTATION. Public Hearing 02/18. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 237 SEN. DELUCA, 32nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY OF MUNICIPAL OWNERS OF RECREATIONAL LAND', to restore municipal immunity from liability arising from the recreational use of municipal land to its pre-Conway v. Wilton status. REF. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 02/07. Not addressed. DEAD. 

Proposed S.B. No. 485 SEN. GUNTHER, 21st DIST. 'AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE', to create a state agency that will have jurisdiction over all matters relating to agriculture and the conservation and preservation of natural resources while leaving enforcement of laws concerning pollution of air, water and land to the Department of Environmental Protection. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 593 Sen. Biagio Ciotto, 9th Dist., Sen. Donald E. Williams, 29th Dist.  ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY COMMEMORATIVE NUMBER PLATES.  To enhance public awareness of the National Audubon Society's efforts to protect and preserve the environment. REF. TRANSPORTATION. SUPPORT. This is a WILDLIFE, not an Audubon plate. Pictures on the plate may include such items as an Eagle, Deer, Turkey, Bluebird, Bass etc. and revenue would go to wildlife efforts. Public Hearing 02/18. Vote to Draft 2/24. Not addressed. DEAD. Included in  SB 930 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A,B  5/29 which died. Amended as House Amendment D LCO# 7585 [pdf] Subst. House Bill No. 6698 "AN ACT CONCERNING DRUNKEN DRIVING 6/4 . PASSED. Public Act 03-265 6/19.

http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2003/fc/2003SB-00930-R000282-FC.htm

Proposed S.B. No. 654 SEN. RORABACK, 30th DIST.; REP. FERRARI, 62nd DIST. 'AN ACT CREATING AN INVASIVE PLANTS COUNCIL', to comprehensively address the issue of invasive plants in the state. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 655 SEN. GUNTHER, 21st DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING LEASING OF SHELLFISH GROUNDS', to clarify that all rights are reserved to the state in shellfish grounds leases. REF. ENVIRONMENT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 656 SEN. DAILY, 33rd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION OF STATE BONDS FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION', to increase state bonds for the purchase of development rights and fee simple title to agricultural lands. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT.  Public Hearing 02/07. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 669 SEN. RORABACK, 30th DIST. 'AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE STATE FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION', to provide funds for the preservation of farmlands in the state. REF.  ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 819 SEN. GAFFEY, 13th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES', to encourage the safe and courteous operation of all-terrain vehicles on all land, to minimize damage to hiking trails and structures thereon and damage to plants and wildlife resulting from the use of such vehicles on hiking trails and to protect hikers and their pets who use such trails. REF. TRANSPORTATION. Public Hearing 02/18. Not addressed. DEAD 

S.B. No. 978 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL LIABILITY FOR RECREATIONAL LAND USE', to provide that municipalities shall be liable for gross negligence but not ordinary negligence in the case of damages resulting from the use of municipal land made available to the public for recreational purposes.
REF. JUDICIARY. SUPPORT. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. Joint Favorable Substitute 4/26. File Number 586. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 5/7. Joint Favorable 5/14. Senate Passed 5/29. Not addressed. DEAD 

S.B. No. 1044 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND FARMLANDS', to preserve farmland in the state. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. Joint Favorable Substitute - Finance 4/4. Not addressed. DEAD

S.B. No. 1046 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT CONCERNING INVASIVE SPECIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS', to protect Connecticut's environment from the harms posed by nonnative invasive plants and animals. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. Joint Favorable 3/28. File Number 339. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS 4/23. Joint Favorable 5/14. Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment A 5/20. House Passed 5/28. PASSED. Public Act 03-136. Signed by the Governor 6/26.

S.B. No. 1047 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSERVATION OF GRASSLANDS', to protect Connecticut grasslands and early successional habitats. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. PUBLIC HEARING 3/10. Joint Favorable Substitute 4/4. File Number 450. Referred by Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding 4/23. Not addressed. DEAD

Fees

Proposed H.B. No. 5208 REP. FAHRBACH, 61st DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING FREE HUNTING, SPORT FISHING AND TRAPPING LICENSES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS', to provide free hunting and fishing licenses to a broader range of disabled persons. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed H.B. No. 6077 REP. BARRY, 12th DIST. 'AN ACT CREATING PERMANENT FREE FISHING LICENSES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS', to reduce the administrative paperwork required in renewing such licenses and recognize the permanence of an individual's handicap. REF. ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed H.B. No. 6078 REP. COLLINS, 117th DIST.; REP. ADINOLFI, 103rd DIST. 'AN ACT CLARIFYING THE ENTITLEMENT OF NONRESIDENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO HUNTING AND FISHING PERMITS', to clarify any discrepancy that nonresident members of the armed forces are entitled to hunting and fishing licenses at the same fee as residents. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Included in S.B. No. 1157.  Joint Favorable Substitute 4/4. File 744. Senate Passed w/Senate Amendment Schedule A 5/29. PASSED.

Proposed S.B. No. 111 SEN. ANISKOVICH, 12th DIST.; REP. METZ, 101st DIST.; REP. PANARONI, 102nd DIST.; REP. WIDLITZ, 98th DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING STATE PARK PASSES FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS', to provide handicapped persons with free passes to state parks. REF. ENVIRONMENT.   SUPPORT.   Public hearing 2/28. Vote to Draft 3/17. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 300 SEN. KISSEL, 7th DIST. 'AN ACT AUTHORIZING FREE PASSES TO STATE PARKS FOR HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS', to provide handicapped residents with free passes to state parks. REF. ENVIRONMENT.   SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 319 SEN. DELUCA, 32nd DIST. 'AN ACT CONCERNING DUES TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CHARGES TO MEMBERS OF SOCIAL, ATHLETIC OR SPORTING CLUBS', to eliminate the double taxation of electricity and other charges that are passed through to members of social, athletic or sporting clubs. REF. FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING.   SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD 

Proposed S.B. No. 651 SEN. KISSEL, 7th DIST. 'AN ACT PROVIDING FREE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR DISABLED PERSONS', to provide free hunting and fishing licenses to certain disabled persons. REF. ENVIRONMENT.  SUPPORT. Not addressed. DEAD