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CT HJ00033

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment limiting regular sessions of the General Assembly to 45 legislative days in duration, replacing the previous deadline structure tied to specific calendar dates.

  • Requires regular sessions to adjourn on the 45th day after convening, or if that day falls on a legal holiday or weekend, on the next legislative day.

  • Prohibits General Assembly members from receiving fringe benefits, including insurance, health, medical care, and retirement benefits.

  • Directs the proposed amendment to be presented to voters at the general election on November 3, 2020, with ballot language asking whether the Constitution should be amended to require 45-day session limits and prohibit member fringe benefits.

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment Concerning Length Of Legislative Sessions.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/25

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/23/2019

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