Connecticut General Statutes 2-71i – Leaders as members of legislative commissions and interim committees. Naming of designees to serve on certain committees, task forces, boards and commissions
(a) Notwithstanding any act or resolution to the contrary, the membership on any legislative commission or legislative interim committee shall include, in addition to membership specified, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the president pro tempore of the Senate, and the majority and minority leaders of the House and Senate as full members.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 2-71i
- Majority leader: see Floor Leaders
- Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any special act enacted prior to May 16, 1989, which names the speaker of the House of Representatives, the president pro tempore of the Senate, or the majority leader or the minority leader of either house as a member of a committee, task force, board or commission, any such member may name a designee to serve in his place with full authority to deliberate and vote.