Journal of the Constitutional Convention of Connecticut, 1965.

              JOURNAL

OF THE

ConstitutionaI Convention

OF

Connecticut

1965

HARTFORD

PUBLISHED BY TIP: STATE

1965

Convention established under the authority

of Public Act No. 1 of the November, 1964,

Special Session of the General Assembly.

( See pages 14- 23 of the Public Acts of 1965.)

State of Connecticut

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF 1965

Resolved by this Convention:

That the Secretary of this Convention is authorized and directed

to cause to be printed and distributed dail 600 copies of the

Journal of the Constitutional Convention an at the adjournment

sine die of said convention 675 copies.

2

Adopted, October 28, 1965.

constitutional convention o f 1965

JOURNAL

The third Constitutional Convention of the State of Connecticut,

held in the House Chambers, Old State House, Hartford, Comecti-cut,

on Thursday morning, July 1, 1965, A. D., by virtue of Public

Act No. 1 of the November Special Session of 1964 of the Connecti-cut

General Assembly, convened at 1O: OO o'clock, A. M.

EUa T. Grasso, Secretary of State, presiding, called the Conven-tion

to order:

Ladies and Gentlemen, in accordance with the statute which

established this Constitutional Convention, I, as the Secretary of

the State, do call to order the Third People's Constitutional Con-vention

in the State of Connecticut.

INVOCATION AT CONVENING SESSION OF

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Prayer was offered by the Most Reverend John F. Hackett, D. D.

Auxiliary Bishop of the Archidocese of Hartford.

The following is the prayer:

0 God, in whose hands and under whose eyes are all the doings

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better orderin of the ublic business. In ages past you have bounti-full

blessed e peop e of Connecticut with a land fair and fertile ii a B

wit plenty and accord but, not least of all, with wisdom and a

sense of justice in the conduct of overnment. In this age we under-take

a set of changes to meet c% a nges in our condition and our

needs. As we be in this faithful task, we beg you to be with us yet.

May the light o f old shine fresh upon us in this new day that we

ma be unselfish, that we may be prudent, that we may look care-ful$

to the present and the future while not forgetting the fruitful

past. That we may match our law to your law. Such is our prayer,

0 God, on this day of destiny. Amen.

The National Anthem was then sung by Mrs. Ruth Falcon, ac-companied

by Clinton Adams.

6 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION [ Thursday,

COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON THE GOVERNOR

The Secretary of State appointed a Committee of Four to wait

upon the Governor and to request him to address the Convention.

The Secretary of State appointed the following Convention dele-gates

to the Committee:

Honorable John Lodge of Westport

Honorable C. Wilbert Snow of Middletown

Honorable Raymond E. Baldwin of Glastonbury

Honorable Patrick B. O'Sullivan of Orange

The Governor then entered the Chambers and proceeded to ad-dress

the Convention.

ADDRESS OF HIS EXCELLENCY,

GOVERNOR JOHN N. DEMPSEY

The following is the address of His Excellency, Governor John

N. Dempsey:

GOVERNODRE MPSEYT: hank you very much.

Madam Secretary of State, Rabbi Feldman, Bishop Gray, Bishop

Hackett, Your Honor Mayor Glynn, Distin ished Members of this

Constitutional Convention, Senator Ribicog Distinguished Guests,

Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:

We meet today to give new expression to our Connecticut tradi-tion

of democracy and to the role of citizens and their government.

We of Connecticut are proud of our heritage. We have every

right to be very proud of the fact that our State holds a distinguished

place in the history of the world because its government was the

first to be established by a written constitution.

We cannot know how those who created that government so long

ago viewed the future, but I believe that the extent to which our

government has grown and flourished far exceeds their expectations

and dreams.

The keynote of American democracy was sounded in Connecticut

more than three and one- quarter centuries ago, not far from this .-

very spot.

Engraved forever on the pages of history is this inspiring state-ment

of the Reverend Thomas Hooker:

" The foundation of authority is laid firstly in the free consent of

the people. As God has given us liberty, let us take it."

Those who heard this profound sermon put its precepts into

practice by establishing a free government under the Fundamental

Orders.

In the early seventeenth century, when Thomas Hooker made

his never- to- be- forgotten statement, the principles he laid down

were new, strange, and perhaps even frightening.

July kt.] CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 7

Although not a constitution in name, the Orders were a funda-mental

law creating a government of the people which continues to

t- h-- i- s- rtav -- 2 '

Within a few generations, however, they became wholly accepted

by the American people and by free men everywhere as an expres-sion

of the manner in which Almighty God intends His children to

live.

Governments do derive all their j. u st p- owers from the consent of

the governed.

The Fundamental Orders, followed by the Charter from King

Charles the Second, drew the people of Connecticut together from

a series of scattered settlements into a sin" gl e commonwealth

governed by its citizens.

In 1818, our first constitutional convention carefully examined the

Fundamental Orders and the Charter which had guided our people

from earliest Colonial times and through the War of Independence

and the War of 1812.

The delegates to that first convention met in this same historic

room.

Here they created the first written bill of rights in Connecticut

History, thereby guaranteeing civil liberties to each of our citizens.

The primary objective of the 1818 convention was the separation

of church and state. This was accomplished.

The three separate branches of government- executive, legislative,

and judicial- were established.

And a method of altering the form of government was provided

in order to make possible the adjustment of the constitution to meet

new problems as new conditions produced them.

Because of concern for the representation of the people in the

houses of the State Legislature, a second Constitutional Convention

was called in 1902.

The convention proposed changes in the formula by which mem-bers

of the General Assembly were chosen, but they were rejected

in a referendum in which only a mino~ ity of the electorate took

part.

Today we convene to face another challenge. Once again our

constitution must undergo careful examination.

The Federal Court has told us that our form of legislative repre-sentation

is unconstitutional. The Court says that we must amend

or revise that form of representation.

We may well, in such a situation, heed these words of Thomas

JefTerson:

" The basis of our government being the opinion of the people,

the very first object should be to keep that right."

Our Connecticut Constitution does not, according to judicial

opinion, give every citizen his right to an equal vote.

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The very first object of this convention, then, must be to correct

those portions of our constitution which have infringed upon these

rights of the people.

Let us appl our maximum efforts to the swift and satisfactory

discharge of t 2' e precise duties facing us.

We have these primary concerns:

Districting the Senate.

Apportioning the House of Representatives.

Making mandatory a revision of the structure of the General As-sembly

each ten years.

Adopting a less cumbersome method of amending our constitu-tion.

We must be mindful also as we review and renew this precious

document, that our time- honored and time- cherished constitution

has sewed the State well.

There is much here that must be preserved.

Certainly, the preamble and the Bill of Rights have been timeless

symbols of man's faith in God and in the rights of man.

You meet here as custodians of the trust and confidence of the

people of Connecticut.

As you move forward, let there be strong and active faith in the

objectives of this convention, and dedication to the interests of the

people of this State.

samI ek ncoowu rtahgaet, tthhee cshaamllee nvgies ioofn thanisd d daeyt ewrmilli nbaet iaocnc esK t oewd nw bityh othuer

forefathers, who responded to the call, " As God have given us

liberty, let us take it."

I am confident that your deliberations will roduce a constitution that will serve as a symbol of our highest idea' Is .

May there always be such a unity of purpose between those who

meet in this convention and those who hold the power of consent

that this State will rise to a standard which forever will be a credit

to our heritage.

ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES

The Secretary of State appointed as Temporary Clerk of the Con-vention

the Honorable John L. Gerardo of Hanvinton who pro-ceeded

to call the roll of the delegates.

The following delegates responded to their names:

FIRST CONGRESSIONAI, DISTRICT

Raymond E. Baldwin, Glastonbury

James E. Bent, West Hartford

July ht. 1 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Simon Bemstein, Bloomfield

John L. Bonee, Hartford

Abraham S. Bordon, West Hartford

John C. Clark Jr., Hartford

Frederick U. Conard, Jr., West Hartford

Samuel Gould, West Hartford

Paul B. Groobert, Manchester

George Hannon, East Hartford

James J. Kennelly, Hartford

Eli B. Lifshitz, Rocky Hill

Edwin H. May, Jr., Wethersfield

Frances B. Redick, Newington

SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Douglas M. Fellows, Amston

William 0. Jordan, North Windham

John Lyman, Middlefield

Hugh McLaughlin, Jr., Jewett City

J. Tyler Patterson, Jr., Old Lyme

Charles J. Satti, New London

Horace Seely- Brown, Jr., Pomfret Center

C. Wilbert Snow, Middletown

Vincent Sullivan, Moosup

Charles S. Tarpinian, Willimantic

Raymond S. Thatcher, East Hampton

Claude P. Watrous, Chester

Albert E. Waugh, Storrs

Chase Going Woodhouse, Baltic

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Frederick K. Biebel, Jr., Stratford

George Cahill, New Haven

Edith V. Cmk, New Haven

Daniel 0. Cosgrove, Branford

Lawrence J. DeNardis, Hamden

Warren A. Field, Milford

James P. Geelan, New Haven

Mary B. Griswold, New Haven

John A. Maresca, New Haven

I Eugene McCabe, New Haven

Patrick B. O'Sullivan, Orange

Arline W. Ryan, Branford

Charles H. Stokesbury, Jr., Orange

George F. Wright, Stratford

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FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Edwin F. Blair, Southport

Nicholas J. Bredice, Norwak

Florence D. Finney, Greenwich

Gennaro W. Frate, Darien

Ralph Garofalo, Southport

Patrick J. Hogan, Stamford

Perm T. Kirnball, Westport

John D. Lodge, Westport

Dorothy W. Lorenzen, Stamford

Joseph J. Massicotte, Bridge art

Louis J. Padula, Norwalk

Antonio P. Mazza, Greenwic1

David J. Sullivan, Jr., Bridgeport

Evelyn Tedesco, Bridgeport

FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Henry D. Altobello, Meriden

Ralph J. Brown, Easton

Frank P. Fitzpatrick, Ansonia

Gene C. Guilbert, Waterbury

Howard E. Houston, Meriden

JoAnne M. Kiely, Ansonia

Newrnan M. Marsilius, Jr., Trurnbull

Charles M. McCollam, Jr., Bethel

Martin A. Radar, Danbur

Henry R. Swift, Cheshire

William P. Sidella, Wateri u ry

Otto Tonucci, Shelton

Harold J. Traver, Waterbury

Jane C. Woodard, Wolcott

SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

H. Meade Alcorn, Jr., Suf% eld

John Alsop, Avon

Malcolm Baldrige, Jr., Woodbury

Stanley Bigos, Thompsonville

James P. Case , Bristol

Nicholas B. E B dy, New Hartford

Helen Case Foster, West CornwalI

Anthony Gelormino, Torrington

Ella T. Grasso, Windsor Locks

Henry J. Gwiazda, New Britain

Tohn R. Keilty, Watertown

ele en M. Lester, Litchfield

Thomas J. Meskill, New Britain

John A. Minetto, Torrington

July 1~ t. l CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 11

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO MEMBERS

The Secretary of State then proceeded to administer the oath

to the delegates.

The Secretary of State, as a Delegate, was then sworn in by the

Deputy Secretary of State, the Konorable James F. Daley.

The following is the oath administered to the delegates:

You being chosen members of this convention for the purpose

of considerin and proposing to the people, changes in the funda-mental

law of this State, presently contained in the Constitution of

1818, as amended, do solemnly swear that you will faithfully dis-charge,

according to law, the duties devolved upon you, to the best

of your ability. So help you God.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

The Secretary of State then called for nominations for Chairman

of the Constitutional Convention.

Abraham Borden of West Hartford nominated the Honorable

Raymond E. Baldwin of Glastonbury for Chairman of the Conven-tion.

The nomination was seconded by the Honorable Edwin H. May,

Jr. of Wethersfield and the Honorable Patrick B. O'Sullivan of

Orange.

There being no further nominations the Secretary of State called

for a rising vote.

The Secretary of State then declared the Honorable Raymond E.

Baldwin of Glastonbury elected Chairman of the Constitutional

Convention by unanimous vote.

The Secretaw of State then appointed the Honorable Frances

B. Redick of Newington and the Honorable Chase Going Wood-house

of Sprague to escort the Chairman to the Rostrum.

The Chairman was escorted to the rostrum and addressed the

Convention.

The following are the remarks of the Chairman:

CHA~ MABNAL DWIN: M adam Chairman, Your Excellency Gov-ernor

Dem~ seyR. everend Clergy, Members of the Convention, and

mv neighbors throughout all Connecticut:

Words are reallv wanting to express my feelings at this manifest-ation

o? vour confidence in placing in my charee so important a role

in this historic convention, and may I also say that I am most grate-fill

for the generous and gracious words snoken by my good friend,

my two associates on the Bench, so kindly and in such a friendly

manner for me. I will try to act as your chairman with utter fairness

to all, unhampered by personal or political considerations, and to

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give the best of my abilities to the special task which you have

awarded to me.

This Convention, we all know, is an event of great historic sig-nificance.

It is beginning its sessions in a place and in a building

rich with the memories of the great deeds of the past, deeds which

hplaev. eT shhraepee cde onuturr dieess tainndy , m anodre m aagdoe r eups rae sheanptaptyiv aensd o fp rtohsep tehrroeues fi tetole-settlements

in the wilderness, Windsor, Wethersfield, and Hartford,

met in the cold month of January, 1639, in a building just across the

way, a mere stone's throw from here, and framed the first written

Constitution in the history of man, the Connecticut Fundamental

Orders. That Constitution was inspired, historians tell us, by Thomas

Hooker's sermon, to which the Governor has alluded, preached the

previous May, in which he announced two basic principles for any

government for free people. The first: that the foundation of all the

power and authority of government resides in the people by God's

grace; and, secondly: That the people alone can establish a ov. ern : ment and define the powers which those who may call to a minis

ter its affairs shall possess and exercise.

We are, therefore, meeting in behalf of all of the people. Our

tbaosukn dise nn odt uttoy sise rtvoe s eoruvres ealvlle osf otrh ea ppeaorptilceu. lAarn dp oilfi twicea lf aplal r% s ' orOt uorf

that solemn responsibility, history will relate our failure, and con-sequent

dishonor to the latest generation.

We have been called to a consideration of our Constitution- the

fundamental law of our State. It could be said that in a sense we

are legislating, subject to the approval of the people at the polls.

But we must be mindful that we are not proposing legislation sub-ject

to amendment or repeal at the next session of the General As-sembly.

We are proposing fundamental legislation for ourselves,

and for succeeding generations.

The Constitutional Convention is unique as an instrument of gov-ernment.

It is the means by which the people can determine what

their government shall be, what shall be its instrumentalities and

oscers, what powers they shall have, and the manner in which they

shall use them for the public welfare.

The people have confided to us the task of preparing for submis-sion

for their approval or disapproval such changes in our funda-mental

law, our Constitution, as may seem necessary or desirable

in the best interests of all. They expect us to perform this task as

they would, if upwards of three million people themselves could

meet in a convention. We speak and act, therefore, for the people

only, and if we fail to do that, the people can, at the polls next

December, render all our efforts futile.

Tn a very true sense, then, a Constitutional Convention is superior

to any of the existing instrumentalities of Government. It can draft

fundamental law which, if approved by the people, can change the

entire stature and powers of the existing legislative, executive, and

July ht. 1 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 13

judicial departments of government and alter or take away their

powers.

The only limitation upon this convention's power is contained in

the legislation which created it, and the Federal Constitution. Yes,

there are two others, the innate human sense of justice and natural

common horse sense. We mention this not for the purpose of exalt-ing

ourselves as members of this convention, but rather to empha-size

the tremendous responsibility which we must rightfully dis-charge.

There has been criticism of the manner of our selection as mem-bers

of this Convention. It ma well be that we have been nomi-nated

and subsequently elected ' i. n a politically partisan way. Well,

that is the very nature of our government. But that does not mean

that we must act in a politically partisan way in this convention.

Of course, criticism is inherent in our system. It is a proper meth-od

to call to account those charged with the affairs of government,

to guide their action, to halt an abuse of power. Our best answer

to all criticism is to do our unselfish best, to perform our tasks with

the public welfare always uppermost in our deliberations, and ac-tions,

to achieve an ultimate result that the people will apprwe

next December. If we fail in that, all our protestation of good in-tentions

will be useless.

If we as political partisans seek to incorporate in any document

we produce some provision which we think will serve our particular

political party's advantage, it is a good thing to remember this.

Some day the tables may be turned. They are turned from time to

time, as our history shows, and the provision which we count u on

to give our party advantage today may in the hands of the ot er

fellow do the same thing for him tomorrow.

K

This convention differs from others in our history in that it did

not come about as the result of any dee rooted dissatisfaction of

the people with our State Government. It g- ecame necessary because

of a judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States, enforced

through the United States District Court for the District of Con-necticut.

Whether we approve or disap rove what the Courts have done, they have, nevertheless, expounB e d the supreme law of the

land, and we must abide by it. In candor and fairness, we have only

ourselves to blame. It lay within our power for years to change the

constituency of both houses of the General Assembly. The Conven-tion

of 1902 proposed some basic changes in this area, but the peo-ple

did not approve them. We have on several occasions refused

to redistrict our State Senate in accordance with the mandate of our

own Constitution. We are not concerned with the wisdom or the un-wisdom

shown in the past.

We are here to act, and the & st task appears to be a readjustment

of our General Assembly, to comply with Federal Court mandates.

As I understand it, this does not mean that we as a convention

must accomplish an actual reapportionment of both houses. It does

14 CONSTIT~ ONAL CONVENTION [ Thursday,

mean, as I see it, that we must propose a basic formula for the leg-islature

to do it, require that it be done periodically to meet popula-tion

increases and shifts, and make such action by the legislature

compulsory. This will require a substantial redrafting of Article

Third of the Constitution of 1818. This is so important and so diffi-cult

that the proposed rules create a committee to handle this single

task. There are matters relating to it such as the number of houses,

their size, the qualifications and terms of the members, whether the

legislature should meet annually or biennially. As I understand it,

the United States District Court edict allows the election of a Gen-eral

Assembly in 1966, in accordance with the reapportionment and

redistricting accomplished by the legislature which has just ad-journed.

It will, therefore, be a matter for the General Assembly of 1967

to determine, under the formula which we laid down, if the people

approve it, any further changes are necessary.

There are other constitutional changes which have been or will

be brought to your consideration. I mention these not in an attempt

to limit your deliberations, but rather, as a tentative guideline from

one who has served as a member of the Commission authorized by

the General Assembly to make the necessary arrangements for this

convention. It is not an exclusive, nor is it an all- inclusive, list.

Under our present constitution, a Governor's veto of legislation

can be overridden by a bare majority of both houses of the General

Assembly. Then, too, the General Assembly can adjourn, leaving

the Governor's desk covered with bills for his consideration which

he can veto after the General Assembly has adjourned, making any

further consideration by them at that session impossible. We should

consider whether we want to suggest an change in this area which

is presently dealt with in Article ourt ti, Section 14. Akin to this

matter is the question whether general legislation should be ex-cluded

by constitutional provision from appropriation bills. This

could be dealt with by an amendment of Article Fourth, Section 15,

of the present Constiiution.

We may want to consider whether the number of elected State

officials as now ~ rovided in Article Fourth. Section 2. should be

limited to the officers of Governor, ~ ieutenik t over nor, and Sec-retary

only, leaving the appointment of other state officers to the

Govemor or the General Assembly, with or without the concur-rence

of the General Assembly, or either house thereof.

In this atomic age it may be wise, as some have thought, to pro-vide

for the succession of the executive power in the State beyond

the office of Lieutenant Govemor. Succession in the Executive

Department is now treated in Article Fourth, Section 17.

Article Fifth of our resent Constitution deals with the Judicial

Department. There is f' anguage in this article which is now obso-lete.

Recent legislation creating the Circuit Court, for example,

suggests a careful review of the existing language in this Article.

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Some have thought that the appellation, Supreme Court of Errors,

or as it was announced one time at a joint session of the General

Assembly, the Court of Supreme Errors, and some have thought

that that appellation for our appellate court should he changed,

and that the provision that no fudge shall be capable of holding

office after he reaches the age of seventy, is a constitutional decla-ration

of imbicility after one's seventieth birthday, and Judge Bor-don.

Judge O'Sullivan, and I resent that.

There has been some discussion concerning the qualification of

voters as to age, literacy, and residence. This subject is presently

treated in Article Sixth..

The charter of Yale College has been ~ erptuatedin Article

Eighth. Should we not dimifv our own state universit. v hv. a- pp- r o-priite

neruetuation of its Zhaiter, too?

Article I of the Amendments to our Constitiltion deals with the

process for amending the state Constitution. We will be asked to

give consideration to the question whether amendments to the

Constitution, which now can he inauerated only in the General

Assembly, can be proposed through an appropriate procediire

directly by the ~ eoplea, nd also, while we are giving attention in

this area, we might also consider whether the calling of a Consti-tutional

Convention can be inangnrated by the people themselves

through some appronriate legislation or whether an amendment to

the Constitution could be handled in the same way.

The use of the party lever on our voting machines has been the

subject of animated debate for some time. We will be called unon

to resolve the qnestion ~ vhether this should be treated in a Con-stitiitional

provision or left to the ordinary legislative process.

For many years the highway fund, so- called, has been sacro-sanct.

In more recent years, however, money has been appronriated

from this fund for activities related to our highways, the State

Police Department, for example. We will no doubt be called unon

to consider whether the incorporation in our Constitution restrict-ing

the use of monies derives from the Motor Vehicle fees and

gasoline taxes to highway uses exclusively.

Some of our people think it is desirable that home rnle provisions

1 for our cities and towns should be incorporated in the Constitution.

Cities and towns we know are creatures of the State, and have

customarily received their powers through legislation enacted by

the General Assembly. Whether or not it shall now be changed is

a matter which I think we will have to decide.

In the existing scheme of things, fiscal matters are handled by

the General Assembly and the Governor, the Commissioner of Fi-nance,

the Budget Director, the Finance Advisory Committee, the

Comntroller, the Treasurer, and all is reviewed by the Auditors,

and I want to tell you, from mv experience, it's a job to get them

all together. Whether a more efficient way of handling the financial

transactions in which the State engages can he devised, or whether

16 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION [ Thursday,

it should be the subject of Constitutional provision at all, is an open

question. However, a suggestion has been made that this Conven-tion

consider this field of the State's activities.

May I say that I have not attempted here to express my opinion

one way or the other, or on either of these things. It just seemed

to me that it mi ht be helpful if I scheduled some of these things.

I think all of t f! em have been before the Planning Committee,

which made the plans for this convention.

A Constitution cannot be viewed in the same light as legislation.

A constitution derives its chief virtue from its permanence and its

stability. It should not be changed, and it must not be changed for

light and transient reasons. If subject to easy and constant revision,

the reason for a constitution vanishes, because the security it is

designed to provide is not there. Its language must be capable of

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system of government.

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Our Constitution deals with the f~ indamentals, the structure of

government. and with those broad basic nrinci~ les which are in-

Fended to hide those as to whom the & ercis'e of its powers is

entrusted. Legislation, in successive sessions of the General Assem-bly,

can deal with the specifics. This has been the history of our

Federal Constitution. Indeed, it has been the history of our own. We

should avoid changing language which has been the subject of

judicial interpretation to fit the existing needs of the people so that

its meaning has become clear. Change sim- ply. f or the sake of change,

could be dTsastrous.

-

I feel that I should repeat again the thought which I expressed

earlier in these remarks. The subjects for consideration which I have

mentioned, do not constitute an kxc~ usiveli st, nor do they constitute

an all- inconclusive one. The compilation of a list of items for action

by this convention is the province of all of us. The General Assembly

has not, as I understand it, and could not, as I believe, put us in a

straitjacket. The legislation which bronght this convention into

being, enacted at a special session of the General Assembly, and

approved by the Governor on January 5, last, provides in part in

I Section 7, that: " The Convention shall prepare proposals to amend

or revise any section of the Constitution of the State in accordance

with the provisions of Section 1 of this act. . . ." Section 1 provides

that the Constitutional Convention shall " formulate constitutional

provision for the districting of the Senate, the apportioning of the

House of Representatives, mandatory revision of the structure of the

General Assembly, no less than decennially on the basis of the most

recent Federal census or Federal census data to ensure continued

compliance with the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth

Amendment to the United States Constitution and the amendment

procedure of the State Constitution while in contravention of the

United States Constitution and may consider any other constitu-

July Ist.] CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 17

tional changes, especially those affectin- g the leg- islative branch of

the State Government." .

This is a mandate, as I take it, to deal with the structure of the

leeislative branch of our government narticularly,,. because that is the

pGme reason for the callkg of this convention.

The general clause that the convention " may consider any other

Constitutional changes" permits us, as an independent instrumental-ity

of the people's government, to suggest and submit to the people

any other constitutional chane- e s which we may find necessary and desirable.

Let us then perfom the task assigned to us in a spirit of unselfish

devotion to the cause of good government, conscious of the great

trust reposed in us, always mindful that we serve, not as the instru-ments

of any political party or special interest, but as the servants

of all of the people of the State of Connecticut.

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN

The Chair called for nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman

of the Convention.

The Honorable John Lodge of Westport nominated the Honorable

Patrick B. O'Sullivan of Orange.

The nomination was seconded by the Honorable Frank P. Fitz-patrick

of Ansonia and the Honorable Howard E. Houston of

Meriden.

Hearing no further nominations the Chair ordered the nomina-tions

clos& l and called for a rising vote.

The Chair declared the Honorable Patrick B. O'Sullivan of Orange

elected Vice Chairman bv unanimous vote.

The Vice Chairman was then invited to the rostrum by the Chair-man.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY

The Chair called for nominations for the office of Secretary of

the Convention.

The Honorable Helen Lester of Litchfield nominated the Honor-able

Helen Case Foster of West Cornwall.

The nomination was seconded bv the Honorable Chase Goine

L, Woodhouse of Sprague.

The Chair hearin no further nominations declared the nomina-tions

closed and cal 7 ed for a vote.

The Chair declared the Honorable Helen Case Foster elected

Secretary of the Convention by unanimous vote.

ELECTION OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

The Chair called for nominations for the office of Assistant Secre-tary

of the Convention.

The Honorable Evelyn Tedesco of Bridgeport nominated the

Honorable Florence Finney of Greenwich.

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The nomination was seconded by the Honorable Edith Cook of

New Haven.

There bein no further nominations, the Chair declared the

nominations c ? osed and called for a vote.

The Chair declared the Honorable Florence Finney of Greenwich

elected Assistant Secretary of the Convention by unanimous vote.

ELECTION OF FLOOR LEADERS

The Chair called for nominations for the election of Floor Leaders.

The Honorable John Alsop of Avon nominated the Honorable

Ella T. Grasso of Windsor Locks and the Honorable H. Meade Al-corn,

Jr. of SuEeld as Floor Leaders of the Convention.

The nominations were seconded by the Honorable Charles M.

McCollam, Jr. of Bethel.

There bein no further nominations, the Chair declared the

nominations c f osed and called for a vote.

The Chair declared the Honorable Ella T. Grasso of Windsor

Locks and the Honorable H. Meade Alcorn, Jr. of Suffield elected

Floor Leaders of the Convention by unanimous vote.

TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ON RULES

The Chair appointed a temporary Committee on Rules consist-ing

of the Honorable J. Tyler Patterson, of Old Lyme, the Honorable

Louis Padula, of Norwalk, the Honorable George Wright of Strat-ford.

SITE COMMITTEE

The Chair appointed a Site Committee consisting of the Honor-able

Arline W. Ryan of Branford, the Honorable Frances Redick of

Newington, the Honorable Antonio Mazza of Greenwich, and the

Honorable Penn T. Kimball of Westport.

SEATING COMMITTEE

The Chair appointed a Committee on the Assignment of Seats

consisting of the Honorable Gennaro W. Frate of Darien, the Hon-orable

Ralph Brown of Easton, the Honorable John R. Keilty of

Watertown and the Honorable Vincent Sullivan of Moosup.

RECESS

On motion of the Honorable Mt. Alcorn of Suffield, the Conven-tion

recessed at 11: 30 o'clock A. M., to reconvene at 11: 45 o'clock

A. M.

AFTER RECESS

The Convention reconvened at 11: 45 o'clock A. M.. the Chairman

in the Chair.

The Chair invited Rabbi Abraham 1. Feldman, D. D., of Temple

Beth Israel, Hartford, to offer a prayer.

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The following is the prayer:

Our Father who art in heaven and art near to all who call upon

Thee sincerely and reverently-

We pray Thy blessing upon us in this, our present undertaking.

Since we deal with the well- being and destiny of the people of our

State of Connecticut, those who are with us today and the genera-tions

as yet unborn- we need wisdom, we need understanding

hearts, we need enlightened selflessness, we need a spirit of dedi-cation.

For Thy aid in the achievement of these, we pray in this

hour. Impart these unto us as Thy gifts and lead us and guide

us to the end that our deliberations begin and come to fruitful con-clusion

in amity, in harmon in unity of aim and purpose.

0 Lord, we pra as we tegin- that our labors ma result in the

preservation inviorze of the freedom and human Xignity of our

people.

We pray for moral excellence to be the motivation and fruition

of our deliberations.

We pray for peace within our borders and security in our insti-tutions.

( Psalm 122: 7.)

We pray for the strengthening of our collective will to keep our

State finn on the foundation of righteousness.

We pray for sweet reasonableness and courtesy in discussion and

honorable agreement and cooperation throughout the days and

months ahead.

We pray for our keen awareness of Thy presence in our midst,

mindful of the assurance of the sweet singer of Israel that where

brethren abide together in anlity and harmony, it is good and pleas-ant

not only- but that there Thou, 0 Lord, dost command Thy

blessing, even life forevermore.

For this blessing we yearn and pray. May our labors prove us

worthy and deserving of it. Amen.

REPORT OF RULES COMMITTEE

The Honorable J. Tyler Patterson reported that the Rules Com-mittee

met and were ready to present to the Convention the pro-posed

rules. Mr Patterson then moved for the adoption of the rules

as reported by the Committee, except as modified in Rule No. 57.

Mr. Kimball of Westport offered Convention Amendment Sched-ule

" A" to the Convention rules and moved its adoption.

The Amendment was discussed by Mr. DeNardis of Hamden, Mr.

Kimball of Westport, Mr. Alcorn of Suffield, Mrs. Grasso of Wind-sor

Locks and Mr. Snow of Middletown.

The following is Convention Amendment Schedule " A":

In Section A of Rule No. 23, strike out the words " two- thirds"

and substitute in lieu thereof the words " a majority".

Mrs. Ryan of Branford then offered Convention Amendment

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" A- 1" to Convention Amendment Schedule " A" and moved its

adoption.

Convention Amendment " A- 1" was discussed by Mr. Keilty of

Watertowq, Mr. Waugh of Storrs, Mr. Patterson of Old Lyme, Mr.

Meskill of New Britain, and Mr. Satti of New London. Mr. Ken-nelly

of Hartford moved the previous question.

On a voice vote Convention Amendment Schedule " A- 1" was re-jected.

The following is Convention Amendment Schedule " A- 1":

In all places in the rules where a two- thirds majority of all of the

elected members is re uired as to procedural matters, there be in-serted

in lieu thereof t'X e words " a majority".

Convention Amendment Schedule ' A" was further discussed by

Mr. Marsilius of Trumbull, Mr. Bonee of Hartford, Mr. Conard of

West Hartford and Mr. Alcorn of Suffield.

On a standing vote Convention Amendment Schedule " A" was

rejected.

Mr. Waugh of Storrs then offered Convention Amendment Sched-ule

" B to Rule No. 55 and moved its adoption.

The amendment was discussed by Mrs. R an of Branford, Mrs.

Grasso of Windsor Locks, Mr. Patterson of O d Lyme and Mr. Mes-kill

of New Britain. r

On a voice vote Convention Amendment Schedule " B" was re-jected.

The following is Convention Amendment Schedule " B":

" No resolution seeking to revise any section of the Constitution

shall be adopted except by a vote of two- thirds of all members

elected and sworn. No other motion or resolution shall be adopted

except by a favorable report of a majority of those members present

and voting."

Mr. Waugh of Storrs then offered Convention Amendment Sched-ule

" C".

Convention Amendment Schedule " C" was discussed by Mrs.

Grasso of Windsor Locks, Mr. Patterson of Old Lyme, Mr. Meskill

of New Britain and Mr. Conard of West Hartford.

On a voice vote Convention Amendment Schedule " C" was re-jected.

The following is Convention Amendment Schedule " C":

" No resolution seeking to revise any section of the Constitution,

nor to suspend the rules of this Convention, shall be adopted ex-cept

by a vote of two- thirds of all members elected and sworn; no

other motion or resolution shall be adopted except by a favorable

vote of a majority of those members present and voting."

The question was then on the adoption of the rules as presented

by the Rules Committee.

Mr. Kennelly of Hartford requested that when the vote be taken

for the adoption of the rules it be taken by standing vote.

On a standing vote the Chair declared the rules as presented by

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the Temporary Rules Committee to be adopted. The Chair then

allowed further discussion of the rules by Mr. DeNardis of Hamden.

The Chair ruled Mr. DeNardis out of order.

Mr. Waugh of Storrs then moved for sus ension of the rules to

allow Mr. DeNardis of Hamden to be hearb:

The motion was discussed by Mr. Padula of Norwalk and Mr.

Conard of West Hartford.

On a voice vote the motion to suspend the rules was lost.

The Chair then allowed Mr. DeNardis of Hamden to offer Con-vention

Amendment Schedule " D.

The following is Convention Amendment Schedule " D.

Rule 17 be changed and substituted as follows: " One on the leg-islative

branch; one on the executive branch; one on the judicial

branch; one on Constitutional amendments and convention; one

on suffrage and elections; one on local government; one on general

provisions; one on rules; and that there also be provided a general

review committee composed of a committee of the committee of

the chairmen of the committee, and chaired by the vice- chairman

of the convention."

The Amendment was discussed by Mrs. Cook of New Haven, Mr.

Alcorn of SufEeld and Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks. Mr. May of

Wethersfield then moved the question.

On a voice vote the Convention Amendment Schedule " D" was

rejected.

The following are the Rules of the Convention:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the following shall be the rules of this Constitutional Con-vention:

PERSONNEL- DUTIES

OFFICERS

1. The officers of the Convention shall consist of a chairman,

vice chairman, secretary, assistant secretary, two floor leaders, and

six assistant floor leaders, which officers shall be elected by the

Convention with the exception of the assistant floor leaders, three

of which shall be appointed by one floor leader and three of which

shall be appointed by the other floor leader. The chairman shall be

the president of the Convention. The chairman and vice chairman

shall share equally the duty of presiding at sessions of the Conven-tion.

CONVENTION STAFF

2. The floor leaders shall appoint two joint general counselors to

the Convention and such numbers of assistant counselors as they

deem necessary. They shall also appoint two clerks and such assist-ant

clerks, consultants, research assistants and other personnel as

they deem necessary. None of said appointees shall be members

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of the Convention. In each instance the Convention shall deter-mine

the compensation of all personnel thus employed.

SEATS

3. Immediately after the adoption of these rules, the chairman

shall assign seats to all members. The seat assigned to any member

shall be his seat for the session unless an exchange is made and

notice thereof given to the secretary within five days from the date

of assignment.

CHAPLAINS

4. Within one week after the ap ointment of the chairman he

shall nominate three chaplains; one f rom the Protestant faith; one

from the Catholic faith; one from the Jewish faith. If such nomina-tions

are confirmed by the Convention by a majority vote, the can-didates

so nominated and confirmed shall alternate in the position

of chaplain for each session day of the Convention.

JOURNAL

5. The secretary shall keep a journal of the Convention and

shall enter therein a record of each day's proceedings and record

any amendment that may be offered to any resolution, if such

amendment is adopted, or if a record of the same is requested by

the member offering the same.

CALENDAR

6. The secretary shall keep a calendar on which he shall enter

daily all resolutions favorably reported to the Convention from any

committee; and these shall he entered on the calendar in the order

in which they are received. Each resolution so entered shall be

printed and in the files for two session days, shall appear on the

calendar with a file number for two session days and shall be

starred for action on the session day next succeedin , unless this

rule is waived in writing by both floor leaders. A 7 1 resolutions

starred for action shall be acted upon only when reached in their

regular order, and any resolution passed over when so reached

shall retain its place on the calendar unless it is put at the foot of

the calendar or unless its consideration is made the order of the

day for some specified time.

SECRETARY'S RETENTION OF RESOLUTIONS

7. The secretary shall retain all resolutions in reference to which

any member has a right to move a recon~ ideration, until the right

of reconsideration has expired, and no longer.

RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS

8. It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a record of all

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consideration of the Convention, and said

as to show by one and a single reference

Convention of any specsed resolution

up to the time of such reference.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

9. The assistant secretary shall have the same powers and per-form

the same duties as the secretary, subject to the direction of

the secretary. The clerks and assistant clerks shall perform such

duties as are assigned to them by the secretary.

DISTRIBUTION OF JOURNALS AND CALENDARS

10. The secreta shall cause the journals and calendars to be

distributed on the esks of the members daily, before the opening

of the session. cr

INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS

FILING RESOLUTION

11. Each resolution to be introduced shall be introduced by fil-ing

the same in duplicate with the secretary. The secretary shall

number each resolution. On introduction of each resolution, includ-ing

any introduced before convening, the secretary shall refer such

resolution to the committee designated by the chairman.

FORM OF RESOLUTION

12. a. Every resolution shall he typewritten or printed, without

interlineation or erasure, on pages eight and one- half inches b

thirteen inches in size, and any member or committee offering suc g

resolution shall endorse by signin thereon his or its name in some

conspicuous place and shall attac !? to any resolution a statement of

its purpose in not more than one hundred fifty words, which are to

be typewritten or printed at the end of th& resolution under the

caption " STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; but such statement of

purpose shall not be a part of the resolution for consideration and

adoution. The duolicate couv of each resolution shall be made on

yel~ w- coloredp afper of thesame size and format as the original.

b. Each resolution seeking to revise any section of the Consti-tution

shall set forth in full the section to be amended. Matter to

be omitted or repealed shall be surrounded by brackets, and new

matter shall be indicated by scoring in the manuscript resolution.

DUPLICATE RESOLUTION

13. The secretary shall certify and keep on file the duplicate

copy of each resolution. The certified duplicate copy shall remain

at all times in the secreta s office. If the original resolution cannot be located, a copy of sucT ' c erti6ed duplicate co y shall be made

by the secretary and used in lieu of the original. T % e secretary shall

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make a notation on the certified duplicate copy of all action taken

on the original.

TIME LIMIT ON INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS

14. a. The time for introducing resolutions to revise the Con-stitution

of the State of Connecticut shall be limited and shall ter-minate

on July 29,1965 at 6: 00 P. M. The resolution, fled in dupli-cate,

shall on or before July 30, 1965 have its first reading and be

referred by the chairman to the appropriate committee.

b. The secretary or assistant secretary shall have all resolutions

photo offset and have copies made thereof and mail the same to the

members of the Convention. They shall, in addition, deliver 500

copies to the Resolution Room for distribution to the public. Such

copies shall show the number of the resolution, the date of its intro-duction,

the name of the member or committee introducing it, and

the committee to which it was referred. The original assigned

number shall be retained by the resolution and shall be used in any

reference to it in the journals, calendars, and files.

RESOLUTIONS- READINGS

15. First reading of a resolution shall be ( 1) by title and ref-erence

to a committee or ( 2 ) by acceptance by the Convention of

a printed list, distributed to the members, of the resolutions with

their numbers, sponsors and titles and the committees to which

they have been referred.

Second reading shall be the report of a committee.

Third reading shall be the disposal of matters on the calendar.

Every resolution shall receive three separate readings revious to

I its being adopted by the Convention, and no such resoLtion shall

be read twice on the same day, except that resolutions raised by a

I committee upon whose subject matter a public hearing has been

held may receive the first and second readings on the same day.

Any resolution u on which or upon whose subject matter a public

hearing has not ? I een held, upon being reported by a committee,

shall be read once, recommitted to such committee and assigned for

hearing unless both floor leaders waive in writing requirements of

this rule.

RULES GOVERNING COMMITTEES

CONTESTED ELECTIONS

16. At the opening of the Convention the Convention shall elect

ei ht members to he a special committee on contested elections to

tafe into consideration all contested elections of the members to

the Convention and report the facts with their opinion thereon.

STANDING COMMITTEES

17. On or before July 13,1965 the chairman, upon recornmenda-

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tion of both floor leaders shall appoint three standing committees of

the Convention. The first two members appointed to each commit-tee

shall serve as co- chairmen. Said committees shall perform the

duties required of them, take into consideration all matters referred

to them and report such measures as they may deem expedient.

A committee on reapportionment and redistricting, hereinafter

designated as committee on reapportionment,

A committee on other constitutional resolutions, hereinafter des-ignated

as committee on constitutional resolutions,

A committee on rules, expenses and drafting, hereinafter desig-nated

as committee on rules.

FLOOR LEADERS AND ASSISTANT FLOOR LEADERS

18. The floor leaders shall be ex- officio members of all commit-tees

without the right to vote, except that they shall have the right

to vote in those committees in which they are members.

COMMITTEE PROCEDURE

19. In all meetings of committees, the co- chairmen shall pre-side.

All questions of order, hearings and other proceedings and

questions relating to evidence, shall be determined by a vote of

two- thirds of the members of the committee.

COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

20. No resolution to revise the Constitution shall be raised in

committee subsequent to August 15, 1965 without certification in

writing by both floor leaders.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

21. A public hearing upon appropriate public notice shall be held

by each full standing committee, except the committee on rules, on

all resolutions to revise the Constitution which have been referred

to them. The order of testimony in such hearings shall be deter-mined

by the co- chairmen of the committee with due regard for the

convenience of the public. In addition, upon authorization of the full

committee, hearings may be held at such place or places within the

State and by such subcommittees of the full committee as the com-mittee

may designate.

CHANGES IN RESOLUTIONS BY COMMITTEES

22. a. Any proposed changes in the purport of any resolution

which may be deemed advisable by the committee to which it has

been referred shall be favorably reported in the form of a modified

or substitute resolution. A modified resolution is the original reso-lution

on which changes have been made by the committee or with

its approval; a substitute resolution is a redraft of the original

resolution.

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b. When a modified or substitute resolution is so reported, it

shall he printed in lieu of the original resolution.

c. Any substitute or committee resolution with the a proval of

the floor leaders reported favorably shall be filed in dup? l icate with

the secretary. The duplicate copy shall be certified by the secretary

and shall be kept at all times in the secretary's office. If the original

resolution cannot be located, a copy of the certified duplicate copy

shall be made by the secretary and used in lieu of the original. The

secretary shall make a notation on the duplicate copy of all action

taken on the original.

TIME FOR MAKING FAVORABLE AND

UNFAVORABLE REPORTS

23. All resolutions to revise the Constitution acted on favorably

by any committee shall be referred to the committee on rules subject

to the limitations of Rule 57 no later than September 24, 1965. All

resolutions to revise the Constitution reported unfavorably shall be

reported to the Convention no later than September 24, 1965. All

resolutions to revise the Constitution from the committee on rules

shall be reported to the convention by filing with joint general

counselors no later than 6: 00 P. M., October 1, 1965. All resolutions

not acted on by the committees to which they were referred within

the time limits established b this section shall be deemed to have

failed in committee, except t !, at any resolution shall be reported to

the Convention ( a) if at the request of two- thirds of the members

of the committee both floor leaders shall certify in writing the facts

which in their opinion necessitate its being acted on by the Con-vention

or ( b) if two- thirds of the members of the Convention, not

later than October 8, 1965, present to the secretary of the Conven-tion

a written petition as provided by Rule 26 requesting that such

resolution be reported. Before any resolution is favorably reported

to the Convention it shall be submitted to joint general counselors

who shall examine it and make such corrections as may be necessary

to avoid repetitions, to insure accuracy in text and references, clear-ness

and conciseness in phraseology and consistency. Any resolution

reported favorably but not bearing the endorsement of the com-mittee

on rules and ' oint general counselors as having been so

examined shall immediately be transmitted by the secretary of the

Convention to the committee on rules and joint general counselors

for examination and endorsement.

FAVORABLE REPORTS- PRINTING

24. When any committee votes to report a resolution favorably,

the co- chairmen of the committee shall sign the report form, and the

resolution shall be printed for the files.

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ADVERSE REPORTS

25. All resolutions reported adversely shall, after one printing on

the calendar and with one reading by the secretary, be rejected on

motion without further action, and it shall be so noted by the

secretary in the journal; always provided that when the section of

the calendar having to do with adverse reports is reached, an

member may object to the rejection of any such resolution, and:

upon such ob'ection, such resolution shall thereupon be ordered

reprinted on t f, e calendar by number and title only for action on

the next succeeding convention day. If on the next succeeding con-vention

day the adverse committee report is not accepted, the reso-lution

shall forthwith be transmitted to the committee on rules as a

favorable report and shall be processed in accordance with Rule 23.

If on the next two succeeding convention days the Convention shall

fail to act on the adverse committee report, such failure shall be

construed as an acceptance thereof.

PETITION FOR COMMITTEE REPORT

26. Upon presentation to the secretary of a written petition signed

by two- thirds of the members requesting a committee to report any

resolution first referred to it from the Convention, he shall im-mediately

give notice of the filing of the petition. Such committee

shall, within two convention days thereafter, report such resolution

with or without its recommendations thereon, with the same effect,

as if the committee had acted voluntarily. No such petition shall be

presented earlier than Se tember 24, 1965 or later than October 8,

1965. No petition shall % e circulated for signatures except by a

member of the Convention who shall endorse on each petition or

part thereof a statement of its purpose.

PLENARY SESSIONS

QUORUM

27. The chairman or the vice chairman, as they shall a ee, in

accordance with Rule 1 shall take the chair every day at the a our to

which the Convention has adjourned; he shall immediately call the

Convention to order and, after rayers, if a quorum is present, pro-ceed

to business. A quorum shaE consist of at least two- thirds of all

the members elected and sworn.

ADJOURNMENT DURING SESSION

28. In the absence of a quorum, the chairman may adjourn the

Convention to the afternoon or to the next sitting day. At all other

times during the session an adjournment shall be pronounced by the

chairman on motion.

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ORDER AND DECORUM

29. The chairman shall preserve order and decorum and shall

decide all questions of order, upon which no debate shall be allowed

exce t at his request; hut his decision shall be subject to an appeal

to 8 e Convention, which must be seconded and on which no

member shall speak more than once. No other business shall be in

order until such appeal is disposed of.

PUTTING QUESTION

30. The chairman shall rise to put a question or to address the

Convention, but may read sitting.

1 DISORDERLY CONDUCT

31. In case of any disturbance or disorderly conduct in the

galleries, lobby or aisles of the Convention, the chairman shall have

power to order the same to be cleared.

CHAIRMAN ENTERING DEBATE

32. In case the chairman wishes to leave the chair for the pur-pose

of taking part in the debate or from indisposition or other

cause, the vice chairman shall perform the duties of the chair until

the chairman resumes the chair.

VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE

33. In the absence of the chairman at the hour to which the

Convention stands adjourned, the vice chairman shall preside in

the Convention and discharge all the duties of the chairman until

the return of the chairman of the Convention. In case the chairman

and vice chairman are absent at the hour to which the Convention

stands adjourned, the secretary shall call the Convention to order

and the first business shall be the election of a chairman pro tempore

which shall be done immediately without debate, by ballot or other-wise,

as the Convention shall determine, also without debate; and

the chairman pro tempore thus elected shall preside in the Conven-tion

and discharge all the duties of the chairman until the return

of the chairman of the Convention. In case of the death, resigna-tion,

or removal of the chairman the vice chairman shall call the

Convention to order and the first businses shall be the election of a

chairman by ballot, which the Convention shall immediately pro-ceed

to do without debate, and the chairman thus elected shall dis-charge

all the duties of the chairman during the continuance of the

Convention. The same procedure shall be followed with respect to

the election of a successor in case of the death, resignation, or re-moval

of the vice chairman, secretary or assistant secretary.

DEBATE

34. When any member is about to speak in debate or deliver

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any matter to the Convention, he shall rise and address the chair

as " Mr. Chairman." If two or more rise at the same time, the chair-man

shall name the member entitled to the floor, preferring one who

rises in his place to one who does not.

SPEAKING ONLY TWICE

35. No member shall speak on the same question more than

twice without leave of the Convention.

TRANSGRESSION OF RULES

36. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses the

rules and orders of the Convention, the chairman shall, or any mem-ber

may, call him to order; and if speaking, he shall sit down, unless

permitted to explain; and if a member is guilty of a breach of any

of the rnles and orders, he may be required by the Convention, on

motion, to make satisfaction therefor, and until he has done so, he

shall not be allowed to vote or speak except by way of excuse.

DIVISION BY AISLES; TELLERS

37. For the purpose of more conveniently counting upon the

division of the Convention, the floor thereof shall be divided by

aisles into four divisions, to be numbered first, second, third and

fourth sections, commencing on the right of the chair; for each of

which divisions the chairman shall appoint a member whose seat

is in said division to he a teller and to count and report to the chair.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

38. The order of business shall be as follows:

1. Introduction of resolutions.

2. Reports of committees.

3. Business on the calendar.

4. Miscellaneous business.

STATEMENT OF MOTION

39. When a motion is made, it shall be stated to the Convention

by the chairman before any debate is had thereon; hut every motion

shall be reduced to writing, if the chairman so directs, or any mem-ber

desires it.

STATUS OF MOTION

40. When a motion is stated by the chairman, or read by the

secretary, it shall be deemed to he in the possession of the Conven-tion.

It may be withdrawn by the mover at any time before decision

or amendment, hut not after amendment, unless the Convention

gives leave.

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ORDER OF QUESTIONS

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be taken first upon the largest number or sum, and the longest time

proposed, in any question.

PROCEDURE DURING DEBATE

42. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be re-ceived

except:

1. To adjourn.

2. To recess.

3. To la on the table. 4. For tX e previous question.

5. To close the debate at a specified time.

6. To postpone to a certain time.

7. To commit or recommit.

8. To amend.

9. To postpone indefinitely:

which several motions shall have wrecedence in the order

in which they stand arranged in this rule, and no motion

to lay on the table, commit or recommit, to postpone in-definitely,

having been once decided, shall be again al-lowed

at the same sitting, and at the same state of the

resolution or subject matter.

AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTIONS

43. Amendments proposed to resolutions to revise the Constitu-tion,

while the Convention is assembled, shall be submitted in dupli-csiaztee

, a tnhde fdourmplaict aatse tchoep yo rtiog ibnea l orne syoelulltoiown-. c oTlhoere ddu ppa? ice art eo f ctohpey ssahmalel

be certified by the secretary and shall be kept at all times in the

office of the secretary or assistant secretary.

REPRINTING AFTER AMENDMENT

44. Whenever, after all amendments proposed to an resolution

on third readinP have been acted upon, any such amen2 m ents have

been adopted, urther action on such resolution shall he suspended,

and it shall be reprinted as amended. The Convention shall not take

final action thereon until the reprinted resolution has been distribu-ted

to the members' files. The rules shall not apply to amendments

offered solely for the urpose of correcting clerical errors and mis-takes

as to form or ti@ at es, and reprinting of amended resolutions

shall not be required after October 22, 1965.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

45. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, except while

State of Connecticut

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF 1965

Resolved by this Convention:

That the Secretary of this Convention is authorized and directed

to cause to be printed and distributed dail 600 copies of the

Journal of the Constitutional Convention an at the adjournment

sine die of said convention 675 copies.

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Adopted, October 28, 1965.

HELENC ASEF OSTW,

Secretay.

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a vote is being taken, and no motion to adjourn or lay on the table

shall be debatable.

RECONSIDERATION

46. A vote can be reconsidered only on the day of the vote or

the next succeeding session day provided that there shall be no re-consideration

of the vote upon any of the following motions: To

adjourn, for the previous question, and no question shall be twice

reconsidered.

PARLIAMENTARY LAW OF CONVENTION

47. The rules of parliamentary practice as set forth in Roberts

Rules of Order, Revised, shall overn the Convention in all cases to

which they are applicable, an% in which they are not inconsistent

with these rules.

CLOSING OF DEBATE

48. No debate shall be allowed after a question is put and while

it remains undecided.

VOTING

49. In all cases when a vote is taken without a division, the

chairman shall determine whether it is or is not a vote, and in all

doubtful cases he shall ask " Is it doubtedP If the vote is doubted

by a member rising in his place for that purpose, it shall be tried

again. If the chairman doubt the vote, or a division is called for, the

Convention shall divide those in the affirmative first rising from

their seats and standing until counted, and afterwards those in the

negative. After the chairman has declared a vote, it shall not be

taken again unless by a regular motion for reconsideration, made

bwyh ear em ethmeb veor tien itsh tea R er env baiyl inag b vaolltoet oiff tahfete Cr oan cvoeunntito nof. Ibna lallolt sc ahsaess

been made any member raises a question of an excess of ballots over

the number of members resent, a count of the Convention shall be

had, and if it appears suc \ excess of ballots exists the chairman shall

order the vote to be again taken.

YEAS AND NAYS

50. The yeas and na s shall be taken on any question and en-tered

on the journal at & e desire of one- fdth of the members pres-ent,

at any time before a declaration of the vote.

CHAIRMANS RIGHT TO VOTE

51. In all cases of voting the chairman shall have the right to

vote. In case of a vote of less than two- thuds of the members

elected and sworn the question shall be lost except as otherwise

provided in Rule 52.

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APPEALS FROM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR

52. In any appeal from a ruling by the chair the question shall be

" Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?" An drmative vote

of a two- thirds majority of the members elected and sworn shall be

required to sustain the chair on all substantive matters and two-thirds

of the members present on all other matters.

PROCEDURE ON VOTING

53. Every member present, when a question is put by the chair-man,

shall vote, unless excused by the Convention. And no member

shall absent himself from the Convention without leave, unless

there is a quorum without his presence.

Whenever any vote is to be taken, the chairman may order the

doors closed, and thereupon no member shall leave the Convention

unless by emission of the chairman, or the Convention, until the

vote is degared; but members shall be admitted at any time.

COMMUNICATING WITH MEMBERS ON THE FLOOR

54. Persons, other than members and staff of the Convention,

who desire to speak with members while the Convention is in ses-sion

shall communicate their desire to do so to such members

through one of the pages and shall not converse with such member

on the Convention floor while the Convention is in session.

Proper facilities for transmitting messages above referred to shall

be rovided by the secretary and administered by the pages.

& e pages and sergeants at arms shall see that the aisles and the

seats of the members are not occupied by persons other than mem-bers

of the Convention, while the Convention is in session.

TWO- THIRDS VOTE

55. No motion or resolution shall be adopted except by a vote

of two- thirds of all the members elected and sworn.

SIGNATURES ON ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS

56. Each resolution adopted by the Convention shall be signed

by the chairman, secretary, and joint general counselors.

PROCESSING ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS

57. All resolutions adopted by the Convention relating to the

Constitution shall be referred to the committee on mles to be in-corporated

in a proposed revised Constitution of the State or as

amendments to the present Constitution, and on or before October

29, 1965 said committee on mles shall report to the Convention its

action on said resolutions as they are incorporated in said revised

Constitution or as they may be proposed for submission to the peo-ple

as separate resolutions; provided said committee shall not be

authorized to make any substantive changes in said resolutions.

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Upon adoption an engrossed copy of said revised Constitution or of

said separate resolutions prepared by the joint general counselors

and signed by the chairman, secretary and the joint general coun-selors

shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State for submission

to the people. Upon written approval of both floor leaders the com-mittee

on rules may submit to the Convention for adoption pro-posals

for revision, either in addition to the proposed revised Con-stitution

or in lieu of such document. Upon the adjournment of the

Convention sine die all resolutions adopted by the Convention shall

be filed with the Secretary of State.

FINAL ADJOURNMENT

58. This Convention shall be adjourned sine die not later than

October 29, 1965.

AMENDMENT OF RULES

59. These rules shall not be altered, amended or suspended ex-cept

by the vote of at least two- thirds of all the members elected

and sworn. Motions to suspend rules shall be in order on the first

session day; on the day following the filing by any member of his

intention to move the suspension of rules on any resolution OT other

matter, which notice shall be read by the secretary on the day re-ceived;

on any session day after October 18, 1965; and whenever

unanimous consent is given.

Suspension of a rule shall be for a s ecified purpose; after the

before.

accomplishment of such purpose, the ruf e shall remain in force as

REPORT OF SITE COMMITTEE

Mr. Mazza of Greenwich reported to the Convention that the

Site Committee unanimously voted that future meetings of the

Convention be at the State Capitol. Mr. Mazza then moved that

all future sessions of the Convention be at the State Capitol.

On a voice vote the motion carried.

The Chair called for a moment of silence for the death of the

Honorable William T. Halleran of West Haven, a duly elected

member of the Convention who died prior to the convening of the

Convention.

BENEDICTTON

Benediction was offered by The Rt. Rev. Walter H. Gray, D. D.,

S. T. D., Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, Hartford.

The following is the Benediction:

May God's wisdom and justice guide you in your deliberations,

delivering ou from petty partisanship, bringin you to an under-standing

o ? the needs of our people, in unity o f spirit and a bond

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of peace; giving you the vision and courage to support alwa s that

which is ri ht in his eyes, and may the God of power and o peace

sustain an d: bless you, now and evermore. Amen.

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ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mr. Alcorn of the Sixth District, the Convention ad-journed

at 1: 00 o'clock P. M. to meet on Tuesday, July 13, 1965 at

10: 30 o'clock A. M. at the State Capitol.

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TUESDAYJ, u ly 13, 1965.

The Constitutional Convention was called to order at 11: 22

o'clock A. M., the Chairman in the Chair.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Speer

of the Church of St. John The Evangelist of West Hartford.

The following is the prayer:

Dear God, be with us as we enter upon a new era in the history

of our State. Let your Spirit abide within the conferees of this hall,

and in the hearts of all who are chosen to fashion the destinies of

our people. Let the welfare of our people be their only concern

and Your honor and glory our only goal. Amen.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION RESOLUTION

SUSPENSION OF THE RULES

On the motion of Mr. Alcorn of Su5eld the following Constitu-tional

Convention Resolution was introduced, read and adopted

and immediately transmitted:

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 2. By Mr. Alcorn of

I Snffield and Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks. Resolution concerning

I the Printing of the Journal.

I The following is the Constitutional Convention Resolution:

i Resolved by this Convention:

That the Secretary of this Convention is authorized and directed

to cause to be ~ riuteda nd distributed daily 600 copies of the Jour-

I nal of the Constitutional Convention and at the adjournment sine

I die of said convention number of copies.

I

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I INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

RESOLUTIONS I On motion of Mr. Alcom of Suffield, the first reading of the fol-lowing

Constitutional Convention Resolutions was waived, the list

of resolutions as prepared by the Secretary was ordered printed in

the Journal, and the resolutions referred to the committee iudi-cated:

COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

RESOLUTIONS

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 1. By Mr. KimbalI of

Westport, entitled " Resolution Proposing a Revision of the Consti-tution

of the State of Connecticut Concerning Article Tenth."

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 3. By Mr. Kimball of

Westport, entitled " Resolution Proposing a Revision of the Consti-tution

of the State of Connecticut on Article Fourth on the Execu-tive

Department."

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 4. By Mr. Kimball of

Westport, entitled " Resolution Proposing a Revision of the Consti-tution

of the State of Connecticut on Article Fourth of the Execu-tive

Department."

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 5. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, Concerning Provision for a Constitutional Conven-tion."

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 6. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, Concerning Regular Short Sessions of the General As-sembly

in Even- Numbered Years, Limited to Budgetary Matters."

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 7. By Mrs. Ryan of

oCf oBnsrtaintufotirodn, , eCntointlceedr n" iRnges oMluotinoeny sP rDoeproisvien t i farno mA mFeeneds, m Eenxct itsoes thoer

License Taxes Relating to Registration, Operation or Use of Motor

Vehicles on Public Highways."

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 8. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning the Admission of Electors."

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 9. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, Concerning the Terms of Members of the Senate."

APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEE CO- CHAIRMEN

The following members were appointed to the committees indi-cated:

COMMITTEEO N REAPPORTIONMENT

Mr. McCollam, Jr. of Bethel

Mr. J. Tyler Patterson of Old Lyme

COMMITTEEO N CONSTITUTIONACLO NVENTIORNE SOLUTIONS

Mr. Alsop of Avon

Mrs. Woodhouse of Baltic

COMMITTEEO N RULES

Mr. Altobello of Meriden

Mr. Eddy of New Hartford

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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES

COMMITTEOEN REAPPORTIONMENT

Co- Chairmen: Charles M. McCollam, Jr.

J. Tyler Patterson, Jr.

Simon Bemstein

Frederick K. Biehel, Jr.

John L. Bonee

Nicholas T. Bredice - - ----~. .

Edith V." COO~

Daniel 0. Cosgrove

Frank P. Fitzpatrick

Gennaro W. Frate

Ralph Garofalo

Gene C. Guilbert

Dorothy W. Lorenzen

John Lyman

Edwin H. May, Jr.

Antonio P. Mazza

John A. Minetto

Arline W. Ryan

Charles J. Satti

William P. Sidella

David J. Sullivan, Jr.

Vincent Sullivan

Evelyn Tedesco

Otto Tonucci

COMM~~ O~ N ECOEN STITUTIONARLE SOLUTIONS

Go- Chairmen: John D. Alsop

Chase Going Woodhouse

James Bent

Stanley Bigos

Edwin F. Blair

Ralph J. Brown

George Cahill

John C. Clark

Lawrence J. DeNardis

Douglas hf. Fellows

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Florence D. Finney

Helen Case Foster

Anthony Gelormino

Samuel Gould

Mary B. Griswold

Paul B. Groobert

Henry A. Gwiazda

Howar E Houston

William 0. Jordan

John R. Keilty

James J. Kennelly

JoAnne M. Kiel

Eli 8. Lifshitz

Penn T. Kimba I' 1

John D. Lodge

John A. Maresca

Newman M. Marsilius

Joseph J. Massicotte

Eugene McCabe

Hugh McLaughlin, Jr.

Thomas J. Meskill

Martin A. Rader

Frances B. Redick

Horace Seely- Brown, Jr.

C. Wilbert Snow

Henry R. Swift

Harold J. Traver

Claude Watrous

Jane C. Woodard

George F. Wright

COMMITTEEO N RULES

Co- Chairmen: Henry D. Altobello

Nicholas B. Eddy

H. Meade Alcom, Jr.

Malcolm Baldri e Jr. Raymond E. Ba? dw> in.

Abraham S. Bordon

James P. Casey

Frederick U. Conard, Jr.

Warren A. Field

James P. Geelan

Ella T. Grasso

George Hannon

Patrick J. Hogan

Helen M. Lester

Patrick B. O'Sullivan

July 13th. l CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 39

Louis J. Padula

Charles H. Stokesbury, Jr.

Charles S. Tar inian

Raymond S. T! atc her

Albert E. Waugh

APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT FLOOR LEADERS

The following members were appointed assistant floor leaders:

Mr. Keilty of Watertown

Mr. Kennelly of Hartford

Mr. Lodge of Westport

Mr. May of Wethersfield

Mr. Mazza of Greenwich

Mr. Padula of Norwalk

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mrs. Grasso of the Sixth District, the Convention

adjourned at 1153 o'clock A. M., to meet on Wednesday, July 28,

1965 at 12: OO o'clock noon.

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WEDNESDAJYul, y 28, 1965.

The Constitutional Convention was called to order at 12: 07

o'clock P. M., the Chairman in the Chair.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend J. Gor-man

Smith 111, First Church of Christ, Congregational, Sdeld,

Conn.

The following is the prayer:

0 Lord, Thou art the eternal order of the universe. Our human

laws at best are but an approximation of Thine immutable law,

and if our institutions are to stand, they must rest on justice and

righteousness, for only they can endure. We beseech Thee now to

be with these our servants, delegated by their fellow citizens to

the task of redesigning our laws. Grant to all a deep consciousness

that they are called to see their task done, and done well. Fill them

with a high determination to make the law of our beloved state a

strong defense for all who would abide in it, in peace and concord

with all their neighbors.

Save them from surrendering the dearly bought safeguards of

the people for which our fathers fought and suffered. Revive in

them the Spirit of the great liberators of our beloved Connecticut

in the past, that they may up- date the law for coming generations

as they did in their time.

In the Master's name. Amen.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS

SUSPENSION OF THE RULES

The following Constitutional Convention Resolutions were in-troduced,

read and adopted under a suspension of the rules:

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 62. By Mr. Alcorn

of Sn5eld. Resolution Confirming the Nomination of the Chap-lains

of the Convention.

The resolution was explained by Mr. Alcom of Suffield who

moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That Rabbi Moms Silverman of Emauuel Synagogue of Hart-ford,

the Reverend J. Gorman Smith of The First Church of Christ,

Congregational of SufEeld and the Reverend Patrick J. Speer of

the Church of St. John the Evangelist of West Hartford be and

they hereby are appointed Chaplains of the Constitutional Con-vention.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 63. By Mrs. Grasso

of Windsor Locks. Resolution Expressing Sympathy on the Death

of the Honorable James P. Casey.

The resolution was explained by Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks,

who moved its adoption.

On a standing vote the Resolution was unanimously adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

WHEREAS, the members of this convention were shocked to

hear of the untimely death of our collea- g ue, James P. Casey, on

July 21, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Case ' s distinguished career as councilman of

the city of Bristol, mem is er of the state general assembly and as

mavor of the citv of Bristol for an un~ recedented six terms had

eained for him thk respect and admiration of the citizens of his city A and his state; and

WHEREAS, his wise counsel and practical advice would have

enriched the deliberation of this convention and we are the poorer

for his loss;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of

this convention express profound sympathy on the death of Mayor

Casev and compassion for his wife and family in their tragic loss; A and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the secretary of the con-vention

cause a copy of this resolution to be sent to Mrs. Casey as

a token of the affection and esteem in which her husband was held.

Constitutional Convention Resolution NO. 64. By Mr. Alcom I

of Sn5eld. Resolution Concernin- g Name Cards and Office Sign

Cards.

The resolution was explained by Mr. Alcorn of Sdeld who

moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted. Y

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the comptroller shall provide cards bearing the name of

each member and officer of this convention and shall cause the same

to be attached to such member's desk in the hall of the house in

such manner as to make each such desk readily identifiable and

shall similarly provide and a% x sign cards for the offices estab-lished

for this convention.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 65. By Mrs. Grasso

of Windsor Locks. Resolution Concerning the Printing of Resolu-tions.

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The resolution was explained by Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks

who moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the comptroller draw his order on the treasurer in payment

of the cost of printing of resolutions of this convention.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 66. By Mr. Alcorn

of Suffield. Resolution on the Printing and Distribution of the

Calendar.

The resolution was explained by Mr. Alcorn of Suffield who

moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the Secretary of this Convention is authorized and directed

to cause to be printed and distributed six hundred ( 600) copies

of the Calendar, Bulletin and files of the Constitutional Convention

and at the adjournment sine die of said convention number

of copies.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 67. By Mrs. Grasso

of Windsor Locks. Resolution Concerning Payment of Expenses

of the Constitutional Convention.

The resolution was explained by Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks

who moved its adoption.

P On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That in accordance with section 18 of public act number one of

November 1964, the comptroller is authorized and directed to draw

his order on the treasurer for such sums as may be necessary to com-ply

with the authorizations of this Convention as set forth in the

directives and schedules of expenses prepared by the Committee

on Rules; and certified by the Secretary of the Convention.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following staff

appointed by the floor leaders shall be paid in accordance with the

schedules by the Rules Committee:

2 General Counsel

2 Associate Counsel

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6 Assistant Counsel

2 Directors of Information and Research

4 Research Associates

4 Information Assistants

2 Historians

2 Clerks

4 Assistants to the Clerk

2 Sgt. at Arms

2 Chief Deputy Sgt. at Arms

10 Assistant Sgt. at Arms

10 Parres

2 ~ Gd~ uarterS'se cretaries

14 Secretaries

4 Transcribers

6 Typists

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 68. By Mr. Alcorn of

Suffield. Resolution on the Printing and Distribution of the Index.

The resolution was explained by Mr. Alcorn of Suffield who

moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the Secretary of this Convention is authorized and directed

to cause to be ~ rinted and distributed six hundred ( 600) co~ ies ~- -~~~~~~ ~- ~

of the Index of : he Constitutional Convention and at ' the idiohrn-ment

sine die of said convention number of copies.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 69. By Mrs. Grasso

of Windsor Locks. Resolution Concerning the Roll Call and Read- - - -

ing of the Journal.

The resolution was explained by Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks

who moved its adoption:

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the daily roll call and reading of the journal be dispensed

with during the sessions of this convention.

INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

RESOLUTIONS

On motion of Mr. Alcom of Suffield the first reading of the fol-lowing

resolutions were waived, the list of resolutions as prepared

by the Secretary was accepted, and the resolutions were referred

to the committees as indicated thereon:

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COMMITTEE ON REAPPORTIONMENT

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 10. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning the Composition of Senatorial Districts,"

to establish a procedure to ensure periodic redistricting of the sen-ate.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 11. By Mr. Jordan

of North Windham, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment

to the Constitution concerning the Composition and the Appor-tionment

of Membership of the House of Representatives," to vest

in the general assembly and the electors of the state the power to

determine the composition and apportionment of the membership

of the house of representatives and to permit the adoption of a form

of apportionment based on unit representation of each and every

town, if such form of apportionment does not violate the Constitu-tion

of the United States.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 12. By Mr. Fellows

of Amston, entitled " Resolution Amendin the Constitution Con-cerning

Staggered Six- Year Terms for Mem ers of the Senate," pro-viding

for same.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 13. By Mr. Fellows

of Amston, entitled " Resolution Amending the Constitution Con-cerning

a Staff for Members of the General Assembly," to provide

a clerical and research staff for members of the general assembly.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 14. By Mr. Fellows of

Amstou, entitled " Resolution Amending the Constitution Concern-ing

the Selection of Commitee Chairmen on the Basis of Seniority,"

providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolntion No. 24. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the Composition of Senatorial District," to

require periodic redistricting of the senate.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 25. By Mr. Minetto of

Torrington, entitled " Resolution concerning Composition of the

House of Representatives," to rovide for one representative from

each town at such time as suc apportionment will be permissible

under the federal constitution.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 26. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the terms for Senators and the Election for

Members of the General Assembly," to provide for four- year terms

for senators and for the election of members of the general assem-bly

in odd- numbered years.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 27. By Mr. Wau ah of Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to t e

Constitution concerning the Composition of the House of Repre-sentatives,"

to insure a return to Connecticut's traditional represen-tation

of towns in the house of representatives if and when such an

arrangement becomes possible, and regardless of such other arrange-ments

as may he made in the constitution for another composition

of the house of representatives in the meantime.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 38. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning Annual Sessions for the General Assem-bly,"

to provide for unrestricted annual sessions of the General As-sembly.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 39. By Mr. Baldwin

of Glastonbury, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning the Legislative Department," provid-ing

for redistricting of the Senate and the reapportioning of the

House, the qualifications for Senators and Representatives and in

general the powers and duties of both houses.

COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL RESOLUTIONS

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 15. By Mrs. Lester of

Litchfield, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning Religion," to remove from the Constitution

those provisions dealing with religion which relate to conditions ex-isting

in 1818 but are no longer relevant and those provisions which

afford preferential protection to Christian sects.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 16. By Mr. Baldwin

of Glastonbury, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning the Court System and Changing the

Name of the Supreme Court of Errors," to state that the Connecti-cut

court system is an integrated one; and to alter the name of the

state's highest court.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 17. By Mr. Fellows of

Amston, entitled " Resolution Amending the Constitution concem-ing

a Reconvention of the General Assembly for the Purpose of Re-considering

and Repassing bills which the Governor has Vetoed," to

provide for a reconvention of the general assembly to give it the

opportunity to override the overnor's veto on any bill which has been vetoed after the assemb'i y has adjourned its regular session.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 18. By Mrs. Lester of

Litchfield and Mrs. Finney of Greenwich, entitled " Resolution

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution concerning Town

Elections," to provide for a uniform election date for all towns; and

to remove the constitutional requirement for the election of select-men

in all towns.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 19. By Mrs. Lester of

Litchfield and Mrs. Finney of Greenwich, entitled " Resolution

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution concerning Town

Elections," to provide for biennial elections in all towns and to re-move

the constitutional requirement for the election of selectmen

in all towns.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 20. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Revising Article Fifth concerning the Judicial Depart-ment,"

providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 21. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning the Appointment of Judges of Probate,"

providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 22. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning the Initiation of Legislation by the Elec-torate,"

providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 23. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning the Office of Sheriff," providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 28. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning Municipal Home Rule," to limit the general

assembly in enacting legislation pertaining to specific municipalities.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 29. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the Manner of Exercising the Privilege of

Free Suffrage," to establish the voting process as simple and con-venient

as possible.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 30. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concernin the Manner of Exercising the Privilege of

Free Suffrage," to estaflish the voting process as simple and con-venient

as possible.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 31. By Mr. Waugh of

Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

concerning the University of Connecticut," to confirm the

charter of the University of Connecticut.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 32. By Mr. Waugh of

Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

concerning the University of Connecticut," to confirm the

charter of the University of Connecticut.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 33. By Mr. Waugh

of Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning R e l i p . " to p k e non- Christian religions

on a basis of equality with C istlan religons.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 34. By Mr. Waugh

of Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the University of Connecticut," to confirm

the charter of the University of Connecticut.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 35. By Mr. Wau

of Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

Constitution concerning Mandatory Retirement of Judicial Offi-cers,"

to indicate that mandatory retirement of judicial officers is

a consequence of ineligibility rather than of inability.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 36. By Mr. Waugh

of Storrs, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning Religious Bodies," to give non- Christian

religious bodies the same status which is given to Christian relig-ious

bodies.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 37. By Mrs. Ryan of

Branford, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning Temporary Succession to Public Office in

Time of Enemy Attack," to authorize the general assembly to pro-vide

for the orderly procedure of government in the event of emer-gencies

caused by enemy attacks.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 40. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Establishment of an

Amending Process," to permit the introduction of amendments in

either house of the general assembly and to streamline the amend-ing

process.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 41. By Mr. Snow of

Middletown, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the School Fund,' to assure the constitu-tionality

of state support for junior and community colleges, the

state colleges and the University.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 42. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposin an Amendment con-jeopardy

in the State of Connecticut.

cerning the Prohibition of Double Jeopar 2Y ," to prohibit double

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 43. By Mr. McCabe

of New Haven, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning an Optional Party Lever on Voting

Machines," to enable voters to vote for individual candidates, if they

so choose, without first operating a party straight ticket lever.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 44. By Mr. Cahill of

New Haven, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning Bargaining Rights," to assure all employees

in private employment of the right to engage in concerted and col-lective

action without discrimination based upon the work of their

employers and to provide a peaceful means of settling disputes

through third parties where the rights of such employees are lim-ited.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 45. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning Changing the Form of the Governor's

Veto to Allow Recommendations for the Amendment of a Vetoed

Bill,'' to establish a better working relationship between the gov-ernor

and the legislature in order to facilitate the adoption of legis-lation.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 46. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolutim Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the Establishment of a Procedure for

Gubernatorial Veto," to strengthen the veto power of the Govemor

of Connecticut.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 47. By Mr. DeNardis

of Hamden, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning Eliminating Election of all Executive Offi-cers

Except Govemor and Lieutenant- Gwernor," to establish the

governor as a more effective chief executive by increasing his power

to supervise and control his subordinates in the executive branch.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 48. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning the Retaining by the People of Inher-ent

Rights not Delegated to the State nor Specifically Set Forth in

this Constitution," to preserve basic rights all of which cannot be

enumerated in a changing society.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 49. By Mr. Swift of

Cheshire, entitled " Resolution concerning the Elimination of Obso-lete

Constitutional Provision that Prevented Municipalities from

Investing in or Extending Credit to Railroads," providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 50. By Mr. Kimball

of Westport, entitled " Resolution concerning the Composition of

Bills Making Appropriations," to make effective the separation of

appropriation bills from general legislation so that the governor's

item veto can be carried out as originally intended in the consti-tution.

This resolution would cany out ground rules which the gen-eral

assembly itself has adopted in the past.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 51. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

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the Constitution concerning the Barring of Discrimination or Denial

of Rights by Reason of Race, Religion, Color, Ancestry or National

Origin," to bar discrimination by clear and drmative constitu-tional

declaration.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 52. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning Treatment of Persons in the Custody

of State Authorities," to guarantee humane treatment of all citizens

while in police custody or in custody of the state's penal institutions.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 53. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution Prohibiting Unreasonable Interception of Tele-phone,

Telegraph or Other Means of Communications," to protect

invasion of rights of privacy without just cause.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 54. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution Concerning the Deletion from the Constitution of

a Stated Time for Adjournment of the General Assembly," to re-move

the constitutional time limit for adjournment of the general

assembly and thus permit unhurried consideration of all legislation.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 55. By Mr. Fellows

of Amston, entitled " Resolution concerning the Delegation of Legis-lative

Power," to specify in the constitution the y l l y held in-terpretation

that the general assembly cannot de egate its legisla-tive

power by making public acts effective only on adoption at a

statewide referendum.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 56. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution Concerning the Right of Persons to Fair and Just

Treatment During Legislative and Executive Investigations," to set

up a safeguard against abuse by certain governmental agencies.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 57. By Mr. Snow of

Middletown, entitled " Resolution concerning an Amendment to the

Constitution to Create the Office of Commissioner of the Arts:' to

see that the state takes a more active part in the art life, to reward

achievement in the arts as we now reward science, business and

stagecraft; to raise the standards of artistic accomplishment, and

to enlarge the cultural activities for our ever and ever increasing

leisure hours.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 58. By Mr. Fellows

of Amston, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution, concerning the Revocation or Suspension of Rights

or Privileges," to place revocation and temporary suspension of

enacted rights and privileges solely within the province of the judi-cial

department.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 59. By Mr. Conard of

West Hartford ( by request), entitled " Resolution concerning Ref-erendum

on Legislative Acts Pursuant to Petition," to give the

electors of this state the opportunity to reject by referendum, legis-lation

passed by the general assembly.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 60. By Mr. Bigos of

ThompsonviUe, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning the Appointment of Counsel by the

Court in Felony Prosecutions," to provide for constitutionality to

protect the public defender system.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 61. By Mr. Swift of

Cheshire, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assem-bly,"

to provide for annual sessions of the general assembly without

limitation as to length of session or as to subject matter.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mr. Alcom of the Sixth District, the Convention

adjourned at 12: 30 o'clock P. M., to meet on Thursday, July 29,1985

at 12: OO o'clock noon.

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THURSDAJYul, y 29, 1965.

The Constitutional Convention was called to order at 12: Ol

o'clock P. M., the Chairman in the Chair.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Dr. Morris Silverman,

Rabbi Emeritus of Emanuel Synagogue, Hartford, Conn.

The following is the prayer:

Oh heavenly Father, without whom nothing good begins or ends,

we ask Thy blessings upon these delegates charged with the re-sponsibility

of amending our State constitution, to make it a more

effective and just instrument of our government.

In the words of Thy Prophet, Isaiah, may there rest upon them

" The spirit of God, ru- ah hah- ma u- vi- na, the spirit of wisdom and

understanding, the spirit of counsel and mig- ht, the spirit of knowl-edge

and reverence for God."

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Grant that their deliberations he motivated solely by the desire

that the foundations of our beloved state be based upon justice,

equity and equality of opportunity for all our inhabitants. Amen.

INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

RESOLUTIONS

The following Constitutional Convention Resolutions were intro-duced,

read the first time and referred to the Committee indicated:

COMMITTEE ON RULES

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 157. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution concerning the Appointment of

a Committee to Determine the Desirability of Memorializing this

Convention on Motion Picture Film," to preserve on motion picture

film the activities of this Convention for educational uses in schools

and elsewhere.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 158. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution concerning an Invitation to

President Lyndon B. Johnson and Former President Dwight D.

Eisenhower to Address this Convention," to impress upon the peo-ple

of the state and nation the great importance of this Constitu-tional

Convention.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 159. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution concerning Lobbying at the

Constitutional Convention," to establish regulations to control lob-bying.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 160. By Mr. Bigos of

Thompsonville, entitled " Resolution concerning the Appointment

by the Rules Committee of a Committee on Public Information," to

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create public interest in the Convention and to explain the results

of the work of the Convention to the public after adjournment and

prior to the referendum.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS

SUSPENSION OF THE RULES

The following Constitutional Convention Resolutions were intro-duced,

read and adopted under a suspension of the rules:

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 161. By Mrs. Grasso

of Windsor Locks and Mr. Alcorn of Su5eld. Resolution concern-ing

Public Meetings.

The resolution was explained by Mr. Alcorn of Su5eld.

Mr. DeNardis of Hamden offered Constitutional Convention

Resolution Amendment Schedule " A" and moved for its adoption.

Remarking favorably on the amendment were Mr. Field of Mil-ford

and Mr. Biebel of Stratford.

Remarking unfavorably on the amendment were Mrs. Grasso of

Windsor Locks, and Mr. Altobello of Meriden.

On a voice vote the amendment was rejected.

The following is Constitutional Resolution Amendment Scbed-ule

" A":

That the schedule of public hearings to be held at various loca-tions

throughout Connecticut in August, 1965 be amended to in-clude

a hearing at New Haven on August 24, 1965.

Remarking favorably on the resolution were Mr. Alcorn of Suf-field,

Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks and Mr. Altobello of Meriden.

On a voice vote the resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the co- chairmen of the three standing committees of this

convention be and they are hereby authorized to conduct public

meetings in various areas of the state as hereafter designated:

Nonvalk City Hall August 10, 1965 7: 30 p. m.

Meriden City Hall August 12, 1965 7: 30 p. m.

Torrington City Hall August 17, 1965 7: 30 p. m.

Nonvich City Hall August 19, 1965 7: 30 p. m.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if said co- chairmen deem it

advisable to hold additional public meetings in the same or other

areas of the state, they are hereby authorized to do so.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at said public meetings the

people of the state shall be given reasonable opportunity to pre-sent

their views on any matter pertaining to the State Constitution;

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the minutes of said public

meetings shall be transcribed verbatim and retained as a record

thereof for use of this convention or any member thereof.

July 29th. I CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 55

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 162. B Mrs. Grasso

of Windsor Locks and Mr. Alcorn of Sdeld. Reso ution Increas-ing

the Number of Resolutions Printed.

1'

The resolution was explained by Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks,

who moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the number of copies of Resolutions filed with this Conven-tion

be increased to such number above six hundred ( 600) as shall

be deemed necessary in the discretion of the Secretary of this Con-vention.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 163. By Mr. Alcorn

of Suffield and Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks. Resolution concern-ing

Door Signs.

The resolution was explained bv Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks

who moved its adoption.-

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That the Comptroller shall provide and cause to be installed signs

for the doors of the officers and staff of this Convention.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 164. By Mr. Alcorn

of Suffield and Mrs. Grasso of Windsor Locks. Resolution Rela-tive

to the Time and Manner of Filine Resolutions to Revise the ~ - ~~ "

Constitution.

The resolution was ex- p lained by Mr. Alcorn of Suffield who

moved its adoption.

On a voice vote the Resolution was adopted.

The following is the Resolution:

Resolved by this Convention:

That any resolution to revise the constitution of this state shall

be deemed to have had its first reading and may be referred by the

chairman to the appropriate coininittee if it is filed not later than

6: 00 P. M. Thursday, July 29, 1965, with the clerk of this convention

at his office in the State Capitol or with the Joint General Coun-selors

at the administrative office of this Convention in the State

Capitol, and is stamped or marked by the clerk or the Joint General

Counselors as having been thus filed, whether in con~ pleted form

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as to substance or by title only, provided that if filed by title only,

the substance related to such title shall be supplied in proper form

to the clerk not later than Friday, July 30, 1965, at 12: OO noon.

Resolutions filed with the Joint General Counselors shall forthwith

be filed by them with the clerk.

INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

RESOLUTIONS

On motion of Mr. Alcorn of Su5eld the first reading of the fol-lowing

resolutions were waived, the list of resolutions as prepared

by the Secretary was accepted, and the resolutions were referred

to the committees as indicated thereon:

COMMITTEE ON REAPPORTIONMENT

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 70. By Mr. Patterson

of Old Lyme, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature," providing for

same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 71. By Mr. Swift of

Cheshire, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

Concerning the Legislative Department," to amend the

constitutional structure of the legislative department to provide for

a unicameral general assembly.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 72. By Mr. Cosgrove

of Branford entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature," providing for

same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 73. By Mr. Patterson

of Old Lyme, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Reapportionment of the House of Repre-sentatives,"

to restrict the extent of any increase or decrease in total

number of assembly districts which might occur upon the periodic

alteration of such districts.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 74. By Mr. Patterson

of Old Lyme, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the Composition and Periodic Redistricting

of the General Assembly," to provide for the composition and peri-odic

mandatory alteration of assembly and senatorial districts.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 75. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Adjournment Date of General Assembl ,"

to provide that adjournment date may be extended to consi er

vetoed bills.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 76. By Mrs. Cook of

New Haven, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature," providing for

same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 77. By Mrs. Cook of

New Haven, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assembly,"

providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 78. By Miss Kiely of

Ansonia, entitled " Resolution Permitting Apportionment of the

House of Representatives on a Basis Other than Population in the

Event that Same Shall be Allowed by Federal Law," to permit the

return to the traditional Connecticut system of apportionment of

the seats of the legislature in one house by area and in the other

by population, as soon as the same is allowable under federal law.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 79. By Mr. Gould of

West Hartford ( by request), entitled " Resolution Proposing an

Amendment to the Constitution Concernin the permanent Pro-cedure

for Redistricting the General Assemb H y," to establish a per-manent

method of redistricting the General Assembly of the State

by means of decennial redistricting commissions to be composed of

members elected on a congressional district basis.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 80. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assembly,"

to provide for annual sessions of the general assembly of fifteen

weeks duration.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 81. By Mr. Watrous of

Chester, entitled " Resolution Concerning the Composition of the

Senate and House of Representatives," to provide representation

of the larger towns in the senate and of the smaller towns in the

house of representatives in such manner as to provide automatic

reapportionment after each federal census.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 82. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trnmbull, entitled " Resolution concerning an Amendment to the

Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature," providing for

same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 83. By Mrs. Lorenzen

of Stamford ( by request), entitled " Resolution Proposing an

Amendment to the Constitution concerning the Manner in Which

the Members of the General Assembly are Elected," to effectuate

more equitably the one man one vote doctrine of the U. S. Supreme

Court.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 84. By Mr. May of

Wethersfield ( by request), entitled " Resolution Proposing an

Amendment to the Constitution, concerning Tenns of Municipal

Clerks," providing for same.

COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL RESOLUTIONS

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 85. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution

to Delete Therefrom a Provision Concerning the Comptroller," to

eliminate from the constitution any description of the duties of the

comptroller.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 86. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution

Concerning Succession to the Office of Governor," to clarify succes-sion

to the office of governor.

Constitutional Convention Resolutioil No. 87. By Mr. Marsilius

of Tmmhull, entitled " Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution

Concerning the Designation and Election of Constitutional Officers

of the State," to limit the constitutional provisions for the election

of state officers to governor, lieutenant- governor and secretary.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 88. By Mr. Patterson

01 Old Lyme, entitled " Proposing an Amendment to the Constitu-tion

Concerning Changing the Name of the Supreme Court of Er-rors,"

to change the name of our highest court by eliminating a use-less

and somewhat ambiguous appendage; and to make a few other

minor grammatical changes.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 89. By Mr. Conard of

West Hartford ( by request), entitled " Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution concerning the Right to Peaceably Assemble," to

include in the declaration of rights portion of the Connecticut Con-stitution

a fundamental right specifically appearing in the Constitu-tion

of the United States.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 90. By Mr. Patterson

of Old Lyme, entitled " Proposing an Amendment to the Constitu-tion

Concerning the Mandatory Retirement of Judges," to eliminate

the unrealistic stigma of the existing language as to the capability

of a judge who reaches the age of seventy years.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 91. By Mr. Conard of

West Hartford ( by request), entitled " Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution Concerning the Right to Petition for Redress of

Grievances," to include in the declaration of rights portion of the

Connecticut Constitution a fundamental right specifically appearing

in the Constitution of the United States.

July 29th. l CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 59

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 92. By Mrs. Finney

of Greenwich ( by request), entitled " Resolution Proposing an

Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Capital Punishment,"

to abolish the death penalty.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 93. By Miss Kiely of

Ansonia, entitled " Resolution Eliminating Reference to Christians

Only in Article First of the Constitution of Connecticut," to elimi-nate

the seemingly discriminatory reference only to Christian groups

in our present constitntion.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 94. By Mr. Massicotte

of Bridgeport, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment Con-cerning

Right to Trial by Jury," to limit the right to trial by jury in

criminal motor vehicle matters.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 95. By Mr. Massicotte

of Bridgeport ( by request), entitled " Resolution Proposing an

Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Jury Trial," to aid our

courts in the more speedy processing of trials and claims based on

negligence or nuisance.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 96. By Mr. Groobert

of Manchester, entitled " Resolution concerning the Delegation of

Legislative Power," to specify in the constitntion the interpretation

that the general assembly can delegate its legislative power by

making public acts effective only on adoption at a statewide refer-endum.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 97. By Mr. Clark of

Hartford ( by request), entitled " Resolution concerning Legislative

Procedure." A. to prevent passage of any bills in the Senate, when

lacking a quorum. B. to prevent final decision on any bill, by an

committee chairman, except by majority vote of a quornm, present

and voting. C. to prohibit legislators from walking out on a roll- call

vote, by locking doors of the House and Senate, until after that roll-call

vote has been definitely completed.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 98. By Mr. Groobert

of Manchester, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to

the Constitution Concerning the Number of Jurors," limiting the

number of jurors in civil and criminal matters, excepting felonies

and capital cases to not more than six.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 99. By Mrs. Redick

of Newington ( by request), entitled " Resolution Prohibiting Com-pulsory

Medication for any Noncontagious Disease," to prohibit the

loss of medical freedom, therebv ermitting freedom of choice in

the care of one's own body where & ere is no contagious disease.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 100. By Mrs. Redick

of Newington ( by request), entitled " Resolution Prohibiting Use of

Any Public Water Supply as a Vehicle for Mass- Medication," pro-

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viding for an individual, firm or corporation to pay for water, which

is safe and potable as required by law, and not for medication

which is intended to affect the structure or physiology of human

beings or any other living creatures.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 101. By Mrs. Redick

of Newington ( by request), entitled " Resolution to Ban Fluorida-tion

of Public Water Supplies," providing for same.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 102. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

Concerning the Elimination of Yale College from the Cou-stitution,"

to eliminate the unnecessary reference to Yale College

in the present constitution.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 103. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

Concerning Constitutional Conventions," to provide a sys-tem

for the calling of constitutional conventions.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 104. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Consti-tution

Concerning Local Elections," to establish a uniform date for

municipal elections.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 105. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article

Eleventh of the Amendments to the Constitution Concerning the

Age Requirements of Persons to be Admitted as Electors," to reduce

the age requirement for the admission of electors from twenty- one

to eighteen years.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 106. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

Concerning Municipal Investments," to remove an unnec-essary

restriction on municipal investment powers.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 107. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Con-stitution

Concerning the Removal of an Unnecesary Reference to

Corporations in the Constitution," to eliminate extraneous language

from the constitution dealing with the ri hts and duties of corpora-tions

and to modernize the language de3ing with the otficers pres-ently

holding office.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 108. By Mr. Alsop of

Avon, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Consti-tution

Concerning Changing Town Elections," to give toms greater

flexibility in determining the terms of office for municipal officers.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 109. By Mr. Bem-stein

of Bloomfield, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment

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to the Constitution Concerning Public Education," to provide the

same constitutional sanctity of our system of free public education

which has traditional acceptance on a par with our Bill of Rights.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 110. By Mr. Groobert

of Manchester, entitled " Resolution concerning the Right to Oper-ate

a Motor Vehicle," to clarify that the right to operate a motor

vehicle is a right and not a privilege.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 111. By Mr. Hogan of

Stamford, entitled " Resolution concerning Tax Exemptions for Prop-erty

of Religious Institutions," to insure the free exercise of all re-ligions

against the onslaughts of Atheism.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 112. By Miss Kiely of

Ansonia, entitled " Resolution Concerning Equal Protection of Laws

and Enjoyment of Civil and Political Rights," to guarantee consti-tutional

protection of civil and political rights of all Connecticut

residents.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 113. By Mr. Groobert

of Manchester, entitled " Resolution Concerning the Probate Courts,"

to eliminate the probate court as a constitutional court.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 114. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Conflicts of Interests," to preserve the in-tegrity

of the elected officials of the state.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 115. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Article Eleventh of the Amendments to the Constitution Changing

the Language Requirement of Persons to be Admitted as Electors,"

to provide that a person fluent in the English or Spanish language

may be admitted as an elector.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 116. By Mr. Keilty

of Watertown, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Education," to assure to all persons the

right of public and free education through grade 14 or its equivalent.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 117. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning Reconsideration by the General Assembly

of Vetoed Bills," to provide a method whereby the General Assem-bly

may reconsider a bill vetoed by the governor after adjournment

date.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 118. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution Concerning the Secret Ballot," to provide for the en-actment

of legislation concerning the secret ballot.

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Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 119. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Arti-cle

Eleventh of the Amendments to the Constitution Concerning the

Residency Requirements of Persons to be Admitted as Electors,"

to reduce the minimum residency requirement for admission of an

elector to three months and to permit the general assembly to fur-ther

reduce the local residency requirement in state and national

elections.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 120. By Messrs. Ra-der

of Danbury and Marsilius of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Uni-versity

of Connecticut," to establish the University of Connecticut

as a Constitutional University.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 121. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the

Constitution concerning the Trustees of the University of Con-necticut,"

to establish the Board of Trustees of the University of

Connecticut as a constitutionally created body.

Constitutional Convention Resolution No. 122. By Mr. Marsilius

of Trumbull, entitled " Resolution Concerning Article Tenth of the

Constitution of the State of Connecticut," to perm