Connecticut 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 345 — AN ACT CONCERNING CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION IN CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS.

Last action — HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 563

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds language to require the teaching of climate change in Connecticut schools, ensuring that the curriculum aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards established by the State Board of Education. This change matters because it sets a formal expectation for schools to include climate change in their educational programs.

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1355   *01355_______ENV* Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT   Introduced by:
1355   *_____SB00345ENV___032318____* Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT   Introduced by:
Section 1 October 1, 2018 10-16b(a) Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2018 10-16b(a) ENV Joint Favorable  
To require the teaching of climate change in Connecticut schools that is consistent with the Next Generation Science Standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
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Action History

  1. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 563

  2. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  3. TRANSMITTED PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 17

  4. SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  5. SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  6. FILE NO. 288

  7. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 160

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

  9. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

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

  11. FILED WITH LCO

  12. Joint Favorable

  13. PUBLIC HEARING 0314

  14. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment

Sponsors

  • Marilyn Moore · Primary
  • Josh Elliott · Primary
  • James M. Albis · Primary
  • Dorinda Borer · Primary
  • Roland J. Lemar · Primary
  • Patricia A. Dillon · Primary
  • Steve Cassano · Primary
  • Ted Kennedy · Primary
  • Catherine A. Osten · Primary
  • Mae Flexer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (177)

177 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 237 PASS AS AMENDED BY SEN A

Passed 29 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7001
Unaffiliated 19300
Republican 3300
Total 29601
% of votes cast 81%17%0%3%
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 — Nay
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 — Nay
GEORGE LOGAN — Yea
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Nay
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Yea
Bob Duff Democratic Yea
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Not Voting
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 Nay
Heather S. Somers Republican Yea
Henri Martin Republican Nay
John A. Kissel Republican Nay
Kathy Kennedy Republican Yea
Tony Hwang Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 345?
SB 345 is sponsored by Marilyn Moore, Elliott, Josh, Albis, James M., Borer, Dorinda, Lemar, Roland J., Dillon, Patricia A., Cassano, Steve, Kennedy, Ted, Catherine A. Osten (Democratic), and Mae Flexer (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 345?
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.
Where can I track SB 345?
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