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CT HB05081
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Ziobron
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operation of the personal screening system at the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol unless the National Terrorism Advisory System issues an elevated threat alert or legislative leaders authorize it by two-thirds vote.
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Requires two-thirds approval from the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, majority and minority leaders of both chambers, and consultation with the Chief of the Office of State Capitol Police to operate the screening system on any given day.
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Permits each House member to electronically access the House chamber and each Senate member to access the Senate chamber at all times using their Office of State Capitol Police identification card.
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Allows the Office of State Capitol Police to restrict access to the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol during emergency circumstances.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Operation Of The Personal Screening System At The Legislative Office Building And The State Capitol And Access By Legislators To The House Of Representatives And Senate Chambers.
Last Action
Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Legislative Management
2/1/2017