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CT HB05419

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Personal screening system at the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol shall not operate unless the National Terrorism Advisory System issues an elevated threat alert
  • Alternatively, the speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate, and majority and minority leaders of both chambers may authorize screening by two-thirds vote, only for as long as warranted
  • Authorization for screening requires consultation with the chief of the Office of State Capitol Police
  • House and Senate members may access their respective chambers electronically at all times using their Capitol Police-issued identification cards
  • Electronic access exceptions apply only when the Office of State Capitol Police restricts building access due to emergency circumstances

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Operation Of The Personal Screening System In The Legislative Office Building And At The State Capitol And Allowing Legislators Access To The Chambers Of The House Of Representatives And Senate Using Their Identification Cards.

Last Action

File Number 688

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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