Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 937 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LEAD PREVENTION INITIATIVES AND ASBESTOS TRAINING.

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This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 937 adds a definition for "lead inspector risk assessor," detailing their responsibilities for conducting lead inspections and providing recommendations for controlling lead hazards. This change clarifies the role and functions of these inspectors within the regulatory framework, which may improve the effectiveness of lead hazard management. Additionally, the amendment updates terminology to ensure consistency regarding x-ray fluorescence analysis methods.

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937 January Session, 2017   LCO No.
937 January Session, 2017   *_____SB00937PH____031617____* AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LEAD PREVENTION INITIATIVES AND ASBESTOS TRAINING.
4428   *04428_______PH_* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
  (PH)   AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LEAD PREVENTION INITIATIVES AND ASBESTOS TRAINING.
(16) "Lead inspector risk assessor" means an individual who (A) performs (i) lead inspection risk assessments for the purpose of determining the presence, type, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards, including lead hazards in paint, dust, drinking water and soil, through the use of on-site testing, including, but not limited to, x-ray fluorescence analysis with portable instruments, and (ii) the collection of samples for laboratory analysis, and (B) provides suggested ways to control any identified lead hazards;
(16) "Lead inspector risk assessor" means an individual who (A) performs (i) lead inspection risk assessments for the purpose of determining the presence, type, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards, including lead hazards in paint, dust, drinking water and soil, through the use of on-site testing, including, but not limited to, x-ray (XRF) fluorescence analysis with portable instruments, and (ii) the collection of samples for laboratory analysis, and (B) provides suggested ways to control any identified lead hazards;
On and after the effective date of regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-478, no person shall hold himself or herself out as a [lead consultant,] lead training provider, lead inspector, lead inspector risk assessor, lead planner-project designer, lead abatement supervisor or a lead abatement worker as defined in regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-478, in this state without a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Public Health.
On and after the effective date of regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-478, no person shall hold himself or herself out as a [lead consultant] lead training provider, lead inspector, lead inspector risk assessor, lead planner-project designer, lead abatement supervisor or a lead abatement worker as defined in regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-478, in this state without a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Public Health.
No person shall be issued a certificate to act as a lead training provider, lead consultant, lead abatement supervisor or lead abatement worker unless such person obtains such approval.
No person shall be issued a certificate to act as a [lead consultant] lead training provider, lead inspector, lead inspector risk assessor, lead planner-project designer, lead abatement supervisor or lead abatement worker unless such person obtains such approval.
(a) [On and after July 1, 1994, all] All training courses and refresher training courses offered by lead training providers for persons seeking instruction as a lead [consultant, including] inspector, lead inspector risk assessor, [or] lead planner-project designer, lead abatement supervisor [and] or lead abatement worker, shall be approved by the department and shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(a) [On and after July 1, 1994, all] All training courses and refresher training courses offered by lead training providers for persons seeking instruction as a lead [consultant, including] inspector, [or] lead inspector risk assessor, lead planner-project designer, lead abatement supervisor [and] or lead abatement worker, shall be approved by the department and shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section.
and (3) standards for certification of [lead consultants] lead inspectors, lead inspector risk assessors, lead planning-project designers, lead abatement supervisors and lead abatement workers.
and (3) standards for certification of [lead consultants] lead inspectors, lead inspector risk assessors, lead planner-project designers, lead abatement supervisors and lead abatement workers.
10 July 1, 2017 20-478 Statement of Purpose:
10 July 1, 2017 20-478 Statement of Legislative Commissioners:
To implement the recommendations of the Department of Public Health regarding lead prevention initiatives and asbestos training.
In Section 1(16), "x-ray fluorescence analysis" was changed to "x-ray (XRF) fluorescence analysis" for consistency.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
PH Joint Favorable Subst.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.]
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 17-66

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. HOUSE ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 480

  9. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  10. ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  11. SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  12. SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  13. FILE NO. 309

  14. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 172

  15. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  16. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  17. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/28/17

  18. FILED WITH LCO

  19. Joint Favorable Substitute

  20. PUBLIC HEARING 0307

  21. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

  • Heather B.' b'Somers · Primary
  • Robert' b'Sanchez · Primary
  • Joseph C.' b'Serra · Primary
  • Caroline' b'Simmons · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

  • b'Somers, Heather B.'
  • b'Sanchez, Robert'
  • b'Serra, Joseph C.'
  • b'Simmons, Caroline'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Senate Roll Call Vote 91 PASS

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 21002
Republican 5000
Total 34002
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Yea
TIM LARSON — Yea
KEVIN KELLY — Yea
STEVE CASSANO — Not Voting
MARILYN MOORE — Yea
BETH BYE — Yea
EDWIN A. GOMES — Yea
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Yea
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Yea
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Yea
TONI BOUCHER — Yea
PAUL DOYLE — Yea
CARLO LEONE — Yea
CRAIG MINER — Yea
LEN SUZIO — Yea
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Yea
ART LINARES — Yea
JOE MARKLEY — Yea
LEONARD FASANO — Yea
GEORGE LOGAN — Yea
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Yea
HEATHER BOND — Yea
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Not Voting
Bob Duff Democratic Yea
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Yea
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Yea
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Yea
John W. Fonfara Democratic Yea
Mae Flexer Democratic Yea
Martin M. Looney Democratic Yea
Eric C. Berthel Republican Yea
Henri Martin Republican Yea
John A. Kissel Republican Yea
Kathy Kennedy Republican Yea
Tony Hwang Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 937?
SB 937 is sponsored by b'Somers, Heather B.', b'Sanchez, Robert', b'Serra, Joseph C.', and b'Simmons, Caroline'.
What is the current status of SB 937?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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