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SB00148 - An Act Making Certain Terms In Electronic Book And Digital Audiobook License Agreements Or Contracts Unenforceable.
Planning and Development, David Michel, Tom Delnicki
Last updated 7 months ago
37 Co-Sponsors
To prohibit publishers of electronic books and digital audiobooks from including certain restrictions in contracts or license agreements with libraries in the state.
STATUS
Introduced
SB00001 - An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.
Martin M. Looney, Public Health, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 4 months ago
51 Co-Sponsors
To improve the health and safety of Connecticut residents.
STATUS
Passed
SB00003 - An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.
Martin M. Looney, General Law, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 5 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
To (1) declare the state's policy concerning broadband Internet access service, (2) require certain broadband Internet access service providers to provide affordable broadband Internet access service, (3) require certain fee disclosures and prohibit deceptive and excessive fees for consumer goods and services, (4) prohibit public entities from purchasing or operating certain small unmanned aircraft systems, (5) impose various requirements concerning connected devices, (6) require net neutrality by imposing requirements on certain broadband Internet access service providers, (7) regulate streaming service billing practices, and (8) impose various requirements concerning repairs of electronic or appliance products.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB05008 - An Act Concerning Funding For School Breakfast And Lunch.
Gary A. Turco, Moira Rader, Amy Morrin Bello
Last updated 8 months ago
55 Co-Sponsors
To provide funds to reimburse the school food authorities for the difference between the federal reimbursement rate for reduced-price and fully-paid school breakfast and lunch program meals.
STATUS
Introduced
SB00002 - An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Martin M. Looney, General Law, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 5 months ago
74 Co-Sponsors
To: (1) Establish requirements concerning the development, deployment and use of certain artificial intelligence systems; (2) establish an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council; (3) prohibit dissemination of certain synthetic images; (4) prohibit distribution of, and agreements to distribute, certain deceptive media concerning elections; (5) require state agencies to study potential uses of generative artificial intelligence and propose pilot projects; (6) require the Commissioner of Administrative Services to provide training concerning generative artificial intelligence; (7) require the Chief Workforce Officer to (A) incorporate artificial intelligence training into workforce training programs, and (B) design a broadband outreach program; (8) require the Board of Regents for Higher Education to establish (A) a "Connecticut Citizens AI Academy", and (B) certificate programs in fields related to artificial intelligence; and (9) require the Department of Economic and Community Development to (A) develop a plan to offer high-performance computing services, (B) establish a confidential computing cluster, and (C) conduct a "CT AI Symposium".
STATUS
Engrossed
SB00007 - An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Martin M. Looney, Labor and Public Employees, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 8 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
To support paid sick days.
STATUS
Introduced
SB00004 - An Act Concerning Victims Of Domestic Violence, The Unsolicited Transmission Of Intimate Images By Means Of An Electronic Communication Device And The Impermissible Use Of Nondisclosure Agreements In The Workplace.
Martin M. Looney, Judiciary, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 8 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
To protect victims of domestic violence, deter the unsolicited transmission of intimate images by means of an electronic communication device and to prohibit the use of certain nondisclosure agreements in the workplace.
STATUS
Introduced
SB00008 - An Act Concerning Drug Affordability.
Martin M. Looney, Human Services, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 8 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
To make prescription drugs affordable and available for Connecticut residents.
STATUS
Introduced
SB00006 - An Act Concerning Housing.
Martin M. Looney, Housing, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 8 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
To make housing more affordable for Connecticut residents.
STATUS
Introduced
SB00005 - An Act Concerning School Resources.
Martin M. Looney, Education, Robert B. Duff
Last updated 4 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
To support the state's public schools.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Connecticut district SD-033
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Connecticut Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Norman M. Needleman was appointed first selectman of Essex, Connecticut in 2003. Needleman served on the board of selectmen in Essex from 1991 to 2003. He also served on the board of finance from 1986 to 1991. Needleman represented the 33rd District in the Connecticut State Senate from 2019 to 2023. He served on several committees including Finance, Revenue and Bonding; Transportation; Energy and Technology; Housing; and Public Health.read less
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