Rep. Anne Dauphinais

Primary SB 296

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL STATUTES CONCERNING ROAMING LIVESTOCK AND AMENDING CERTAIN STATUTES CONCERNING ROAMING LIVESTOCK.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary task force to study how well current laws are enforced regarding roaming livestock, specifically focusing on interactions between pigs and cattle. The group will include representatives from both legislative chambers, law enforcement, the agriculture department, and experts in livestock management. Members must submit a report with their findings and recommendations by January 1, 2025, after which the task force will end. The legislation does not change existing laws but instead sets up a review process to improve enforcement of current regulations.

Signed into law Jun 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 339

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT REQUIRING RESTITUTION WHEN A POLICE ANIMAL OR DOG IN A VOLUNTEER CANINE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM IS INJURED OR KILLED.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals who intentionally injure or kill police animals or dogs in volunteer search and rescue teams to pay financial restitution. The law mandates that these payments cover veterinary costs for injuries and the expenses of purchasing and training a replacement animal if the original one is unable to work. Anyone found guilty of harming these working dogs faces felony charges, potential fines or imprisonment, and the obligation to reimburse the owning unit or individual. The financial penalties are designed to ensure that the costs of replacing injured or killed service animals are borne by the person responsible for the harm.

Signed into law May 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 253

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING FOREIGN POLITICAL SPENDING.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Connecticut election laws by adding specific definitions for terms like "foreign national," "foreign principal," and "foreign owner" to clarify who is subject to foreign political spending restrictions. It establishes that entities with significant foreign ownership or control, including certain non-U.S. citizens and specific types of organizations, are now explicitly covered under these regulations. Additionally, the bill repeals and replaces existing sections of the general statutes that outline illegal practices related to campaign contributions and voting inducements. These changes aim to provide clearer legal boundaries for foreign entities engaging in political activities without altering the fundamental rules governing campaign finance.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 261

Passed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS UNDER THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS.

Passed May 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 390

Failed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTION CRIMES.

Failed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 260

Passed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DUE TO AN EMPLOYER OTHER THAN THE STATE UNDER THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS.

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5413

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ILLEGAL USE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND STREET TAKEOVERS.

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5313

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.

In committee Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 359

In committee · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RELATIVES OF A PERSON WHOSE DEATH WAS CAUSED BY INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE.

In committee Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5449

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

In committee Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track