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Judiciary Committee
Monday, March 10, 2025
The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing onMonday, March 10, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 2Cof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Judiciary Committee website on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0530 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Judiciary Committee Bills
S.B. No. 1439 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL".
S.B. No. 1440 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED DISSEMINATION OF INTIMATE IMAGES THAT ARE DIGITALLY ALTERED OR CREATED THROUGH THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
S.B. No. 1442 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED BY THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
S.B. No. 1443 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SURVIVOR'S BENEFITS AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF CORRECTION OFFICERS, COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION INVESTIGATORS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION INVESTIGATORS AND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATORS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
S.B. No. 1446 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ROAMING DOGS.
H.B. No. 6872 (COMM) AN ACT REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE HATE CRIMES STATUTES.
H.B. No. 7134 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PROTECTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE STATE'S ANTI-SLAPP STATUTE.
H.B. No. 7136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISOR'S TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.
H.B. No. 7138 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A PROPERTY OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR THE EXPENSES OF REMOVING A FALLEN TREE OR TREE LIMB.
H.B. No. 7139 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF STATE MARSHALS AND THE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE STATE MARSHAL COMMISSION AND THE STATE MARSHALS ADVISORY BOARD.
H.B. No. 7141 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION PAID TO INJURED EMPLOYEES AND THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A DECEASED EMPLOYEE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.
H.B. No. 7142 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE WITH THE RIGHT OF AN INHERITANCE.
Planning and Development Committee
Monday, March 10, 2025
The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing onMonday, March 10, 2025at10:30 A.M.inRoom 2Bof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Planning and Development Committee website on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0553 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Planning and Development Committee Bills
S.B. No. 1444 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
S.B. No. 1445 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO EXEMPT MOTOR VEHICLES FROM PROPERTY TAXATION.
H.B. No. 7143 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
H.B. No. 7144 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM THE REGIONAL PLANNING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT TO EACH REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE HIRING OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL.
H.B. No. 7145 (RAISED) AN ACT DISSOLVING THE LAURA ANDREWS FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
H.B. No. 7146 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES BY MUNICIPALITIES.
H.B. No. 7147 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE A TAX ON THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS OF PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
H.B. No. 7148 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES.
H.B. No. 7149 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
H.B. No. 7150 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
H.B. No. 7151 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
H.B. No. 7152 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF STUDIES AND EVALUATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATIONS.
H.B. No. 7153 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORT EASTSIDE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD.
H.B. No. 7154 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTION.
H.B. No. 7155 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CREATION OF UNIFORM DEADLINES FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.
H.B. No. 7062 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY SHELTER UNITS FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR REFUGEES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
H.B. No. 7063 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVERSION OF VACANT MOTELS TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING.
Public Health Committee
monday, march 10, 2025
The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing onMonday, March 10, 2025at11:30 A.M.inRoom 1Dof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Public Health Committee website on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0560 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Public Health Related Bills
S.B. No. 1372 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL DEVICE REPRESENTATIVES.
S.B. No. 1450 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
S.B. No. 1451 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STAFF SAFETY ISSUES AFFECTING HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES.
S.B. No. 1452 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL-AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS.
H.B. No. 7156 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.
H.B. No. 7157 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
H.B. No. 7158 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SAFETY PLANS AND DISCHARGE PLANS FOR MINOR PATIENTS.
Transportation Committee
Monday, March 10, 2025
The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing onMonday, March 10, 2025at11:00 A.M.inRoom 2Dof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Transportation Committee website on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0593 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Transportation Bills
H.B. No. 7159 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING YELLOW ENVELOPES TO PROMOTE ACCOMMODATION AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FIRST RESPONDERS AND PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND PROMOTING THE BLUE AND YELLOW ENVELOPES.
H.B. No. 7160 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND VESSEL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR ANY DRUG, NOTICE OF CASUAL CAR SALES, REGISTRATION FEES FOR PONTOON BOATS AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.
H.B. No. 7161 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS' LICENSES FOR FAILURE TO PAY FINES OR FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR A SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER INTO A PAYMENT INSTALLMENT PLAN.
H.B. No. 7162 (RAISED) AN ACT REFORMING THE MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING STATUTES.
S.B. No. 1447 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND BY SUBJECTING PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING TO THE SALES AND USE TAX AND ESTABLISHING A FEE ON EACH RETAIL DELIVERY MADE IN THE STATE.
S.B. No. 1448 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY COMPANIES.
S.B. No. 1449 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDIUM-DUTY AND HEAVY-DUTY TOWING.
*government oversight committee
tuesday, march 11, 2025
The Government Oversight Committee will hold a public hearing onTuesday, March 11, 2025at1:30 P.M.inRoom 1Aof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Government Oversight Committee website on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0528 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Government Oversight, Accountability, Long Term Care, Ethics, Special Education, Body Scanners
*H.B. No. 7183 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE AND REPORTS CONCERNING SUCH INSURANCE.
*H.B. No. 7184 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT.
*H.B. No. 7186 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING THE USE OF BODY SCANNING MACHINES AND STRIP AND CAVITY SEARCHES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
*H.B. No. 7185 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ETHICS.
*S.B. No. 1467 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A REVIEW OF THE COSTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY PRIVATE PROVIDERS.
*S.B. No. 1468 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
*COMMERCE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing onTuesday, March 11, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 2Cof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Commerce Committee website on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0384 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Matters concerning Commerce
*S.B. No. 1454 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN BROWNFIELD PROGRAMS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
*S.B. No. 1455 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN BUSINESS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
*S.B. No. 1456 (RAISED) AN ACT DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE MEALS TAX REVENUE TO ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM.
*S.B. No. 1457 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ZONE IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE.
*H.B. No. 7165 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE STATUTES.
*H.B. No. 7166 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO CERTAIN TAX CREDIT STATUTES.
*H.R. No. 9 (COMM) RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO AMEND THE JONES ACT TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND PUERTO RICO.
*human services committee
tuesday, march 11, 2025
The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing onTuesday, March 11, 2025at11:00 A.M.inRoom 2Eof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Human Services Committee website on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0492 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers and State Agency Heads.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Human Services Bills
*H.B. No. 7189 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COST SAVINGS.
*H.B. No. 7187 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF A REPORT ON EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
*H.B. No. 7190 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES.
*H.B. No. 7188 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HOMELESSNESS AND THE CHESS PROGRAM.
*H.B. No. 7191 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES, PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY.
*H.B. No. 7192 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE.
*S.B. No. 807 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF ASSET LIMITS FOR HUSKY C BENEFICIARIES OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.
*S.B. No. 805 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO SPEND NOT LESS THAN EIGHTY PER CENT OF REVENUES ON DIRECT PATIENT CARE.
*S.B. No. 806 (COMM) AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
*S.B. No. 1470 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER SERVICES.
*S.B. No. 1471 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY-BASED MEMORY CARE PROGRAM.
*S.B. No. 1483 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME-PLUS PROGRAM.
*S.B. No. 1482 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM.
*S.B. No. 1481 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICES FUNDED UNDER MEDICAID.
*S.B. No. 1476 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ABLE ACT.
*S.B. No. 1473 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR FDA-APPROVED GENE THERAPIES TO TREAT SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
*S.B. No. 1472 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID-FUNDED SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES' REGIONAL CENTERS.
*S.B. No. 1480 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRIVATE EQUITY AND REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OWNERSHIP OF HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES.
*S.B. No. 1479 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ARBITRATION AND HEALTH CARE.
*S.B. No. 1478 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID BILLING BY SCHOOL NURSES AND FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.
*S.B. No. 1477 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A COVERED CONNECTICUT TRUST FUND.
*S.B. No. 1474 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
*S.B. No. 1475 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD DESERTS AND THE SNAP PROGRAM.
*S.B. No. 11 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY.
*S.B. No. 1469 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL DEBT.
*S.B. No. 1251 (COMM) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
*labor and public employees committee
tuesday, march 11, 2025
The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing onTuesday, March 11, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 1Bof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Labor and Public Employees Committee website on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0540 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Labor Committee Bills
*S.B. No. 1484 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
*S.B. No. 1485 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE APPRENTICESHIP RATIO RELIEF APPLICATION PROCESS.
*S.B. No. 1486 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY STATE EMPLOYEES AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
*S.B. No. 1487 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY COMPANIES.
*S.B. No. 1488 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES.
*H.B. No. 7195 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR PARAEDUCATORS.
*H.B. No. 7196 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS.
*H.B. No. 7197 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING PAYCHECK TRANSPARENCY.
*S.B. No. 830 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING SAFETY STANDARDS TO PREVENT HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS IN WORKPLACES.
*public safety and security committee
tuesday, march 11, 2025
The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a public hearing onTuesday, March 11, 2025at11:00 A.M.inRoom 1Eof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Public Safety and Security Committee website on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0571 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Public Safety and Security Committee Bills
*S.B. No. 1489 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONAL POLICE FORCES.
*S.B. No. 1490 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF BATTERY-POWERED SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE STATE.
*S.B. No. 1491 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A FIRE SUPPRESSION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM.
*S.B. No. 1492 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
*S.B. No. 1493 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENT REPORT AND CERTAIN REPORTS BY PEACE OFFICERS.
*H.B. No. 7198 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF CONSERVATION OFFICERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
*H.B. No. 7199 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
*H.B. No. 7200 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BLEEDING CONTROL TRAINING AND KITS.
*H.B. No. 7201 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL PARAMEDIC.
*H.B. No. 7202 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING.
*H.B. No. 7203 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE WILDFIRE COMMISSION AND PERMITTING A CERTAIN COUNCIL TO SERVE AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMISSION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
*H.B. No. 7204 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LIGHTS ON VEHICLES, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN STATUTES, STOPS AND SEARCHES, A PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM STUDY, INSPECTIONS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, TRAFFIC SAFETY CORRIDORS, A PILOT PROGRAM TO EQUIP POLICE VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN DEVICES AND POLICE REVIEW OF CERTAIN RECORDINGS.
*EDUCATION COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
The Education Committee will hold a public hearing onWednesday, March 12, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 1Eof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Education Committee website on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0420 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads, Chief Elected Municipal Officials, and Chairs of Boards of Education.The time period of4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. is reserved for educatorsand school staff. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Education Bills
*H.B. No. 5001 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT.
*H.B. No. 7167 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION FUNDING.
*H.B. No. 7168 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
*H.B. No. 7169 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE INCORPORATION OF CONNECTICUT'S CULTURAL RESOURCES WITH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING.
*S.B. No. 1458 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE COMMISSIONER'S NETWORK OF SCHOOLS AND ALLIANCE DISTRICT PROGRAMS.
*S.B. No. 1459 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER SALARIES.
*general law committee
wednesday, march 12, 2025
The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing onWednesday, March 12, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 1Aof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com.Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying.A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the General Law Committee website on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at (860)240-0470 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form.The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: General Law bills
*S.B. No. 3 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SAFETY.
*S.B. No. 1463 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURES, PAYMENTS AND REVENUE TRANSFERS BY THE CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION.
*S.B. No. 1464 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SPORTS WAGERING AND MULTIJURISDICTIONAL INTERNET GAMING.
*H.B. No. 5269 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING GAMING ADVERTISEMENTS AND PERMISSIBLE PAYMENT MECHANISMS FOR ONLINE GAMING ACCOUNTS.
*H.B. No. 5272 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN GAMING-RELATED ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
*H.B. No. 5560 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN CONDUCT CONCERNING REVIEWS OF BUSINESSES, CONSUMER GOODS AND CONSUMER SERVICES.
*H.B. No. 6052 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOME SOLICITATION SALES ACT AND RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.
*H.B. No. 7182 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERTAINMENT EVENT TICKETS.
*judiciary committee
wednesday, march 12, 2025
The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing onWednesday, March 12, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 2Cof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Judiciary Committee website on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0530 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Firearms
*S.B. No. 1441 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER FROM JUVENILE TO ADULT COURT.
*H.B. No. 7042 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIREARM INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITY ACT.
*H.B. No. 7070 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN A HOUSE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP.
*H.B. No. 7137 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A CONVICTION IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION AS A DISQUALIFIER FOR A CARRY PERMIT OR FIREARMS ELIGIBILITY OR AMMUNITION CERTIFICATE AND CONCERNING A MERCHANT CATEGORY CODE FOR FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION RETAILERS.
*H.B. No. 7194 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SELF-DEFENSE AND CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES AND ASSAULT WEAPONS.
executive and legislative nominations committee
thursday, march 13, 2025
The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing, followed by a committee meeting, onThursday, March 13, 2025at11:00 A.M.inRoom 1Aof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com.Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.Registration will close on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be posted on the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee website on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0450 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form.The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Executive and Legislative Nominations
David A. Arconti, Jr. of Brookfield, to be a Utility Commissioner of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
*FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025
The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a public hearing onFriday, March 14, 2025at11:00 A.M.inRoom 2Eof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee website on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0463 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Finance Revenue and Bonding Bills
*S.B. No. 1460 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERCHANGE FEES ON ELECTRONIC PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS.
*S.B. No. 1461 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PAYDOWN OF SPECIAL TAX OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS.
*S.B. No. 1462 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO EMPLOYEES' CHET ACCOUNTS AND CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION TRUST AND CONNECTICUT BABY SCHOLARS FUND.
*Proposed H.B. No. 5983 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES RATES APPLICABLE TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING.
*H.B. No. 7175 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FARM INVESTMENT PROPERTY TAX CREDIT AND INCREASING THE FARM MACHINERY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AMOUNT.
*H.B. No. 7176 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAXES RELATED TO CERTAIN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY JOINT VENTURES, THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF THE MEALS TAX REVENUE AND THE DUES TAX THRESHOLD.
*H.B. No. 7177 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTATE TAX FILING DEADLINE.
*environment committee
monday, march 17, 2025
The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing onMonday, March 17, 2025at10:00 A.M.inRoom 2Bof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak.Registration will close on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Environment Committee website on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0440 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Environment Bills
*S.B. No. 1115 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF CROSS-BORDER BOTTLE REDEMPTION PROHIBITIONS.
*H.B. No. 6263 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE AND PURCHASE OF GAS-POWERED HAND-HELD OR BACKPACK LEAF BLOWERS BY STATE AGENCIES.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6257 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TERRAMATION.
*H.B. No. 6249 (COMM) AN ACT LIMITING APPEALS UNDER THE CONNECTICUT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT.
*H.B. No. 6241 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN CONNECTICUT.
*H.B. No. 6229 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING A REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND POLYSTYRENE WASTE.
*H.B. No. 6224 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING WATER SUPPLIES AND THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR WORKFORCE.
*H.B. No. 6222 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING AQUACULTURE IN THE STATE.
*H.B. No. 5749 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED SEPTIC SYSTEMS WITH NITROGEN-REMOVAL FEATURES.
*H.B. No. 7174 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN BUFFERS AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS.
*S.B. No. 1496 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.
*H.B. No. 7170 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGARDING AQUACULTURE.
*S.B. No. 1497 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROGRAMMING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
*S.B. No. 1494 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TESTING FOR PFAS IN CERTAIN WATER SUPPLIES.
*S.B. No. 1498 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PARK REPLACEMENT STATUTE.
*S.B. No. 1495 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S REVIEW OF SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY.
*H.B. No. 7171 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CARETAKER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.
*H.B. No. 7172 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.
*EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing, followed by a committee meeting, onTuesday, March 18, 2025at11:00 A.M.inRoom 1Aof the LOB and viaZoom.The public hearing can be viewed viaYouTube Live.In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live onCT-N.com.Individuals who wish to testify must register using theOn-line Testimony Registration Form.Registration will close on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.Speaker order of approved registrants will be posted on the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee website on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony.If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone.To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860 240-0450 to leave your contact information.Please submit written testimony using theOn-line Testimony Submission Form.The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda.The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement.All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Executive and Legislative Nominations
DeVaughn L. Ward of Hartford, to be Correction Ombudsman
Howard Sovronsky of West Hartford, to be Behavioral Healthcare Advocate
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