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CT HB05245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds electronic mail as a permitted method for notifying General Assembly members of special sessions, in addition to existing mailing and personal delivery methods
  • Requires electronic notification to official legislative email addresses at least 72 hours prior to a special session's convening
  • Maintains existing notification methods: first class mail (10-15 days prior) and personal delivery by state marshal, constable, or state policeman (24 hours prior)
  • Applies the same electronic notification option to reconvened sessions under Connecticut Constitutional Article Third, also requiring 72 hours' advance notice
  • For reconvened sessions, preserves existing methods of first class mail (5 days prior) and personal delivery (24 hours prior)

Legislative Description

An Act Permitting Electronic Notification Of A Special Session Or A Reconvened Session.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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