Connecticut General Statutes 29-143i – Connecticut Boxing Commission
(a) There is established the Connecticut Boxing Commission which shall be within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The commission shall consist of nine members, three to be appointed by the Governor, one to be appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, one to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, one to be appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, one to be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, one to be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives and one to be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. The initial appointments to the commission shall be made not later than November 1, 1998. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of § 4-9a, the terms of each member of the commission shall be coterminous with the term of the appointing authority or until a successor is chosen, whichever is later. The appointing authority shall fill any vacancy for the unexpired portion of the term. Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services. The commission shall hold at least one meeting each quarter.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 29-143i
- commissioner: means the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and "mixed martial arts" means unarmed combat involving the use of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts and includes grappling, kicking, jujitsu and striking. See Connecticut General Statutes 29-143j
- 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) The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the General Assembly, upon the request thereof or at such time or times as the commission may determine, to encourage, develop and promote the sport of boxing in this state. Such recommendations shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Identifying any legal or administrative impediments to the development of the sport of boxing in this state; (2) identifying ways to improve state and local services designed to support and promote boxing; (3) identifying ways of developing young boxers through amateur boxing clubs and other programs; (4) developing strategies to assist promoters of small-scale professional boxing events and to aid in the development of a market for large-scale professional boxing events in this state; and (5) developing ways to protect the health and safety of participants in boxing.