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Public Health Committee

PHC Committee Hearings:

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SB 93 Implementing the rural Health Transformation Program and to Expand Health Care Access (concern over language 'contract' and lack of DPH over sight on "contract" nurses' aides)

(2/18 Hearing)

HB 5169 WPV. Establishment of an alert in the state-wide health information exchange regarding patients with a history of violence or combative behavior toward a healthcare provider.

HB 5242 Requiring certain health care facilities to allow terminally ill qualifying patients to use cannabis. Hearing 2/18

HB 5511 DPH consent orders. Opposed. BOEN should not be bypassed with consent orders. Offering agreements outside the process including the BOEN can create undue pressure to accept a quick resolution, discouraging individuals from exercising their right to full Board of Nursing review and potentially leading to decisions made under discomfort rather than informed judgment.

HB 5514 Opposed. Changes to the BOEN oversight of schools of nursing. Needs more work. Various Revisions to the Public Health Statutes *Hearing 3/13

Testimony

Higher Education Committee

Graduate Loan Program

SB 85 Support. Governor's Budget Recommendations related to Bonds for graduate loans

SB 8 Support.An Act Supporting Graduate Students in the State

View Public Hearing 2/17
TESTIMONY
News: Hartford Courant Article: CT lawmakers will fight for funding to train nurses. State would ‘be one of the national leaders’ "

Children's Committee

S.B. No. 156 ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS. Hearing 2/17

S.B. No. 157 CONCERNING MUNICIPAL CAMP SAFETY. Hearing 2/17

Education Committee

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HB 5035 Requiring Ban Cellular Phones in Classroom, Hearing 2/20

HB 5214 Concerning School Meals

Hearing 2/23, Testimony

Transportation Committee

Bills

5238 Support. Homecare Worker Car Placards, Hearing 3/2

Aging Committee

Bills

5299 Opposed. Assisted Living Aids Administering Medication. Bill includes controlled substances, prescription medications, and does not require any licensed facility or agency policy or procedure to ensure documentation, communication and safety.

Labor Committee

Bills

5497 Feasibility Study for a Statewide CNA program, Hearing 3/10
5003 Support. Workforce Development, WPV, Hearing 3/3

Finance Committee

FINANCE, REVENUE, AND BONDING COMMITTEE

Bills

SB 84 Governor’s Budget, Removal of Occ. License Fee. Submitted letter to OPM/Governor about retaining a fee to ensure sustainability of HAVEN.
SB 85 Support. Governor’s Budget Bonding for Grad Loans.