Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 983 — AN ACT CONCERNING APPEALS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT INVOLVING NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

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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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment changes the timeline for appealing an unnoticed or secret meeting under the Freedom of Information Act. It specifies that the appeal must be filed within thirty days after the appellant has actual or constructive notice of the meeting, instead of requiring notice in fact. This adjustment clarifies when the appeal period begins, potentially making it easier for individuals to pursue their appeals.

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4698   *04698_______GAE* Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS   Introduced by:
4698   *_____SB00983GAE___032817____* Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS   Introduced by:
Section 1 October 1, 2017 1-206(b)(1) Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2017 1-206(b)(1) GAE Joint Favorable  
To require that an appeal of an unnoticed or secret meeting under the Freedom of Information Act be filed not later than thirty days after the appellant has actual or constructive notice of the holding of the meeting rather than notice in fact.
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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 17-86

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  7. HOUSE PASSED

  8. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 547

  9. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  10. ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  11. SENATE PASSED

  12. FILE NO. 535

  13. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 285

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

  15. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  16. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/10/17

  17. FILED WITH LCO

  18. Joint Favorable

  19. PUBLIC HEARING 0313

  20. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

Sponsors

  • Heather B.' b'Somers · Primary
  • Joseph C.' b'Serra · Primary
  • Bob' b'Godfrey · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • b'Somers, Heather B.'
  • b'Serra, Joseph C.'
  • b'Godfrey, Bob'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Senate Roll Call Vote 130

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 23000
Republican 5000
Total 36000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Yea
TIM LARSON — Yea
KEVIN KELLY — Yea
STEVE CASSANO — Yea
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 — Yea
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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 983?
SB 983 is sponsored by b'Somers, Heather B.', b'Serra, Joseph C.', and b'Godfrey, Bob'.
What is the current status of SB 983?
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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