Connecticut 2018 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05063

Introduced
2/13/18  

Caption

An Act Restricting Operation Of The Personal Screening System At The Legislative Office Building And The State Capitol.

Impact

If enacted, HB 5063 would significantly modify the existing security protocol at these key state government buildings. By restricting the operation of the personal screening system to narrowly defined situations, the bill seeks to balance security needs with the operational and privacy concerns of individuals accessing the building. Critics may argue that such restrictions could leave the Legislative Office Building and the Capitol vulnerable during critical times when a screening system could enhance safety.

Summary

House Bill 5063 aims to regulate the use of the personal screening system at the Legislative Office Building and the State Capitol. This bill prohibits the operation of the screening system unless specific criteria are met, either in response to an elevated threat alert issued by the National Terrorism Advisory System or through a two-thirds vote by key legislative leaders in consultation with the chief of police of the Office of State Capitol Police. These measures are proposed to ensure that the screening system is only activated under necessary and justifiable circumstances.

Contention

The bill has sparked debates regarding the sufficiency of security measures at public buildings versus the need for personal liberties and access. Some stakeholders may argue that the legislative process required for activating the screening system could delay responses to real threats, thereby jeopardizing safety. Others could maintain that by instituting these restrictions, efficiency in the legislative process is upheld by preventing unnecessary security measures that could disrupt access to important government functions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00295

An Act Concerning Recommendations Of The Legislative Commissioners' Office For Technical Changes To Environment-related Statutes.

CT HB05044

An Act Establishing A Child Tax Credit Against The Personal Income Tax.

CT HB05081

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Improvements To Municipal Buildings In New London.

CT HB05394

An Act Concerning The Organization And Operation Of The Metropolitan District Of Hartford County.

CT HB05347

An Act Concerning Authorization Of State Grant Commitments For School Building Projects And Revisions To The School Building Projects Statutes.

CT HB05313

An Act Reestablishing The Legislative Program Review And Investigations Committee.

CT HB05487

An Act Concerning The Operation And Administration Of The Office Of The Claims Commissioner.

CT HB05382

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Office Of The Child Advocate.

CT HB05524

An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Provisions Related To State And Municipal Tax Administration, General Government And School Building Projects.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.