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Bills (legislative records)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Betty Hudson papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG069_175
Abstract

This collection is comprised of papers relating to Betty Hudson's career as a local and state politician and a human services employee, as well as her personal views on feminist and social issues such as gender titles, sexual assault, domestic violence, child support, gay rights, disabled rights, and equal rights. The collection contains personal and political papers, bill files, campaign files, clippings, editorials, correspondence, photographs, publications, and artifacts.

Dates: 1961-2006

Committee on the Structure of State Government records

 Collection
Identifier: RG028_006
Abstract

The Committee studied the overall functions of state government and its agencies as well as their relationships with commissions and committees.

Dates: 1976-1977

Connecticut Governor records

 Collection
Identifier: RG005
Abstract

Includes Executive Clerk, proclamations, correspondence, bond registers, applications, miscellaneous reports, commitment papers, appointment registers, Commissioner of Deeds, Lt. Governor, requisitions and waivers of extradition, and records of individual administrations beginning with Frank B. Weeks, 1909-1911.

Dates: 1630-2018

Connecticut State Council of Defense records

 Collection
Identifier: RG030
Abstract

The Council of Defense coordinated war activities in Connecticut during World War I. Its various committees dealt with the various areas of concern, such as food supply, fuel conservation, transportation, military and naval affairs and publicity.

Dates: 1917-1919

Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association records

 Collection
Identifier: RG101
Abstract The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association was organized at a meeting in Roberts’ Opera House, Hartford, October 28-29, 1869. The Association carried on a spirited and energetic campaign to obtain the vote for women, first in school and local elections and then on a state and national level, working in collaboration with many other equal rights, equal franchise, and constitutional union groups. Its primary aim having been achieved with the ratification by Connecticut of the 19th Amendment on...
Dates: 1869-1921

Dental Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: RG092
Abstract

Established in 1893, the Connecticut Dental Commission regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene including examining and licensing of dentists and dental hygienists. Originally an independent entity, the Commission became part of the Department of Public Health in 1979.

Dates: 1893-1950

Engrossed bills

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_013
Abstract

This subgroup is comprised of volumes of Engrossed Bills. Engrossed Bills are those legislative acts and resolutions that having been passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate are appropriately signed by the Engrossing Committee, Clerk of the Senate, President of the Senate, Clerk of the House, Speaker of the House, and the Governor.

Dates: 1859-1994

General Assembly papers, 1803-1870, bulk 1821-1870

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_004a-T001365
Abstract The General Assembly is Connecticut’s legislative body. The General Assembly Papers begin in the year 1803 and continue into the 2010s. The papers described here cover the years 1821-1870, although they include two fugitive documents from 1803 and 1813, relating to the Milford and Stratford Bridge Company and the Washington Bridge Company. The Papers consist of petitions, memorials, remonstrances, affidavits, resolutions, public acts, annual reports, reports of legislative committees,...
Dates: 1803-1870; Majority of material found within 1821-1870

General Assembly papers, 1871-2010

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_004b
Abstract

The General Assembly Papers begin in the year 1803 and continue through 2010. The papers described here cover the years 1871-2010. They consist of official papers that document the activities of the General Assembly such as petitions, appointments, proclamations, resolutions, amendments, committee reports, Public and Special Acts, rejected bills, and unfinished business.

Dates: 1871-2010

Human Services Reorganization Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: RG028_007
Abstract

The Commission was responsible for the development, adoption, and implementation of the Human Services Plan for Connecticut.

Dates: 1974-1979

Liquor Control Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: RG037
Abstract

The Liquor Control Commission's purpose was to study modifications in governmental control of alcoholic beverages.

Dates: 1932-1934

Metropolitan District records

 Collection
Identifier: RG088
Abstract

The Commission was chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 to provide portable water and sewage services on a regional basis.

Dates: 1929

Rejected bills, 1808-1870

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_014a-T001366
Abstract

The Rejected bills described here cover the years 1808-1870. Rejected bills contain petitions, appointments, amendments, committee reports, drafts of legislation, and drafts of resolutions that did not pass. RG 002:014, Rejected Bills, 1808-1870, to see the complete finding aid and container list (pdf).

Dates: 1808-1870

Rejected bills, 1871-1911

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_014b
Abstract

The Rejected bills described here cover the years 1871-1911. Rejected bills contain petitions, appointments, amendments, committee reports, drafts of legislation, and drafts of resolutions that did not pass.

Dates: 1871-1911

RG 002:004, General Assembly Papers African Americans and Native Americans, 1808-1870

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_004c-1999-138, 1999-139, 1999-140, 1999-141
Abstract Records of the General Assembly form one of the premier collections in the State Archives. For years, the acquisition of historical legislative records has been a priority. General Assembly records rank in research and legal value with records of the Office of the Governor and the Judicial Branch of state government. Since the Library received the first transfer of files and papers, General Assembly records have enjoyed high demand. Even today, researchers continue to “unearth” the rich...
Dates: 1808-1870

Richard F. Schneller collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG069_135
Abstract

Richard F. Schneller was a State Senator for the 20th District from 1975-1984. He worked on the 1986 O'Neill gubernatorial campaign as well as the 1984 Mondale presidential campaign and was the chairperson of the Governor's Building Construction Advisory Committee from 1987-1988.

Dates: 1824-1996; Majority of material found within 1974-1988

Senator Terry (Theresa) Gerratana records

 Collection
Identifier: RG002_006_GER
Abstract

This subgroup is comprised of records relating to Senator Terry Gerratana's legislative career in the Connecticut State Senate. These records include drafts of proposed, raised, and substitute Senate, House, and Governor's bills, as well as the notes, research, testimonies, and other information Senator Gerratana gathered in the course of her work.

Dates: 2005-2017