SB 759 — AN ACT CONCERNING GENDER NEUTRALITY IN THE STATE CONSTITUTION.

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422759 JanuarySpecial Session,Act 2021 Substitute Senate Bill No.

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FLEXER of the 29th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.

AN ACT CONCERNING GENDER NEUTRALITY IN THE STATE CONSTITUTION.

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422 (4) One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;

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422 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation This bill establishes a task force to review and identify gendered language in the State Constitution and make recommendations to change the language to gender neutral.

Not later than February 1, 2022, the task force shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the government administration and elections committee.

The task force shall terminate on the date that it submits such report or February 1, 2022, whichever is later.

This bill has no fiscal impact as PA 17-236 prohibits transportation allowances for task force members.

The Out Years State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

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422 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 759 AN ACT CONCERNING GENDER NEUTRALITY IN THE STATE CONSTITUTION.

SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.

COMMITTEE ACTION Government Administration and Elections Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 13 Nay 5 (03/29/2021) sSB759 / File No.

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