What are the various types of bills the Connecticut General Assembly considers?
Proposed Bill a bill introduced by one or more members of the Connecticut General Assembly at the beginning of a legislative session that is stated in nonstatutory, nonlegal language setting forth the substance of the proposal and followed by a statement of purpose. In even-year sessions, the subjects of proposed bills are limited to fiscal and budgetary matters. Proposed bills are drafted by the Legislative Commissioners’ Office at the request of any member or members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Committee Bill a fully drafted bill based on a proposed bill and followed by a statement of purpose. A committee bill retains the bill number of the proposed bill on which it is based. Raised Bill a fully drafted bill not based on a proposed bill. As with a committee bill, it is stated in formal, statutory language and includes a statement of purpose. A raised bill is introduced by a committee of the Connecticut General Assembly. Favorable or Joint Favorable a fully drafted bill that,
