Connecticut 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 400 — AN ACT CONCERNING GRADUATE FUNDING AND THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.

Last action — FILE NO. 422

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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

12 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 400 update the language regarding funding and reporting related to services for persons with intellectual disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. Notably, the requirement for legislative approval for funding reductions below expenditure estimates has been removed, and the timelines for salary adjustments for nonprofit providers have been clarified. These changes streamline the funding process and clarify conditions under which salary adjustments may or may not occur, which may impact financial planning for service providers. Additionally, the name of the committee overseeing training and development has been modified for consistency.

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400 February Session, 2018   *_____SB00400PH____032618____* AN ACT CONCERNING GRADUATE FUNDING AND THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
1767   *01767_______PH_* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
  (PH)   AN ACT CONCERNING GRADUATE FUNDING AND THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
(NEW) (Effective October 1, 2018) (a) The Department of Developmental Services shall annually (1) evaluate the needs of persons with intellectual disability who are eligible for services from the department and have turned or are turning twenty-one years of age in the current school year, and (2) determine the projected cost of providing day, employment and other support services to such persons following the end of the school year after such person turns twenty-one years of age.
(NEW) (Effective October 1, 2018) (a) The Department of Developmental Services shall annually (1) evaluate the needs of persons with intellectual disability who are eligible for services from the department and have turned or are turning twenty-one years of age during the school year, and (2) determine the projected cost of providing day, employment and other support services to such persons following the end of the school year after such person turns twenty-one years of age.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, the appropriations recommended for the Department of Developmental Services for graduate funding under subsection (a) of this section shall be the estimates of expenditure requirements transmitted to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management by the Commissioner of Developmental Services pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and the recommended adjustments and revisions of such estimates shall be the recommended adjustments and revisions, if any, transmitted by said commissioner to the Office of Policy and Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 50 of the general statutes, the appropriations recommended for the Department of Developmental Services for graduate funding under subsection (a) of this section shall be the estimates of expenditure requirements transmitted to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management by the Commissioner of Developmental Services pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and the recommended adjustments and revisions of such estimates shall be the recommended adjustments and revisions, if any, transmitted by said commissioner to the Office of Policy and Management.
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, the Governor shall not reduce allotment requisitions or allotments in force concerning the graduate funding described in subsection (c) of this section.
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4-85 of the general statutes, the Governor shall not reduce allotment requisitions or allotments in force concerning the graduate funding described in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, the legislature shall not reduce graduate funding below the expenditure requirements submitted by the commissioner unless such reduction is approved by two-thirds of the members of both chambers.
If a nonprofit private provider organization receives an adjustment under subsection (a) of this section, but does not provide any increase in employee salaries on or before July 31, 2018, such private provider may be subject to a rate decrease in the same amount as the adjustment made for such provider under subsection (a) of this section.
If a nonprofit private provider organization receives an adjustment under subsection (a) of this section, but does not provide any increase in employee salaries on or before October 1, 2018, such private provider may be subject to a rate decrease in the same amount as the adjustment made for such provider under subsection (a) of this section.
(b) The training and development committee shall be comprised of the following members:
(b) The training and development advisory committee shall be comprised of the following members:
(c) The chairperson of the training and development committee shall be selected by the Governor.
(c) The chairperson of the training and development advisory committee shall be selected by the Governor from among its members.
(e) On or before December 1, 2018, the training and advisory committee shall report to the Commissioner of Developmental Services regarding the guidelines it developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and its recommendations regarding additional training required for direct care workers.
(e) On or before December 1, 2018, the training and development advisory committee shall report to the Commissioner of Developmental Services regarding the guidelines it developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and its recommendations regarding additional training required for direct care workers.
(f) On or before January 1, 2019, the Commissioner of Developmental Services shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, to implement the provisions of this section.
(f) The Commissioner of Developmental Services shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, to implement the provisions of this section.
3 July 1, 2018 New section Statement of Purpose:
3 July 1, 2018 New section PH Joint Favorable Subst.
To ensure the provision of quality services to persons with intellectual disability.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
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. FILE NO. 422

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 247

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

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/10/18

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0316

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

  • J. Sanchez · Primary
  • Antonio Guerrera · Primary
  • Livvy R. Floren · Primary
  • Pam Staneski · Primary
  • Terrie E. Wood · Primary
  • Henry J. Genga · Primary
  • Peter A. Tercyak · Primary
  • Charles J. Ferraro · Primary
  • Fred Camillo · Primary
  • Beth Bye · Primary
  • Leonard A. Fasano · Primary
  • L. Scott Frantz · Primary
  • Mike Bocchino · Primary
  • Themis Klarides · Primary
  • Michael D'Agostino · Primary
  • Kevin Ryan · Primary
  • John K. Hampton · Primary
  • Gail Lavielle · Primary
  • Michelle L. Cook · Primary
  • Edwin Vargas · Primary
  • Joe Markley · Primary
  • Paul R. Doyle · Primary
  • Devin R. Carney · Primary
  • Mike Demicco · Primary
  • Mitch Bolinsky · Primary
  • Vincent J. Candelora · Primary
  • Russell A. Morin · Primary
  • Michael Winkler · Primary
  • Steve Cassano · Primary
  • Eric C. Berthel · Primary
  • Martin M. Looney · Primary
  • John W. Fonfara · Primary
  • Catherine A. Osten · Primary
  • Terry B. Gerratana · Primary
  • Dorinda Borer · Primary
  • Rob Sampson · Primary

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36 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (36)

  • Sanchez, J.
  • Guerrera, Antonio
  • Floren, Livvy R.
  • Staneski, Pam
  • Wood, Terrie E.
  • Genga, Henry J.
  • Tercyak, Peter A.
  • Ferraro, Charles J.
  • Camillo, Fred
  • Bye, Beth
  • Fasano, Leonard A.
  • Frantz, L. Scott
  • Bocchino, Mike
  • Klarides, Themis
  • D'Agostino, Michael
  • Ryan, Kevin
  • Hampton, John K.
  • Lavielle, Gail
  • Cook, Michelle L.
  • Vargas, Edwin
  • Markley, Joe
  • Doyle, Paul R.
  • Carney, Devin R.
  • Demicco, Mike
  • Bolinsky, Mitch
  • Candelora, Vincent J.
  • Morin, Russell A.
  • Winkler, Michael
  • Cassano, Steve
  • Eric C. Berthel Republican
  • Martin M. Looney Democratic
  • John W. Fonfara Democratic
  • Catherine A. Osten Democratic
  • Gerratana, Terry B.
  • Borer, Dorinda
  • Rob Sampson Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 400?
SB 400 is sponsored by Sanchez, J., Guerrera, Antonio, Floren, Livvy R., Staneski, Pam, Wood, Terrie E., Genga, Henry J., Tercyak, Peter A., Ferraro, Charles J., Camillo, Fred, Bye, Beth, Fasano, Leonard A., Frantz, L. Scott, Bocchino, Mike, Klarides, Themis, D'Agostino, Michael, Ryan, Kevin, Hampton, John K., Lavielle, Gail, Cook, Michelle L., Vargas, Edwin, Markley, Joe, Doyle, Paul R., Carney, Devin R., Demicco, Mike, Bolinsky, Mitch, Candelora, Vincent J., Morin, Russell A., Winkler, Michael, Cassano, Steve, Eric C. Berthel (Republican), Martin M. Looney (Democratic), John W. Fonfara (Democratic), Catherine A. Osten (Democratic), Gerratana, Terry B., Borer, Dorinda, and Rob Sampson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 400?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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