Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-16
In order to provide a systematic and uniform legislative review process to limit the proliferation of additional regulatory entities and programs, requests for regulation of emerging occupations or professions as defined by section 19a-13, shall be received first by the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health and then referred to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to government administration, organization and reorganization. Requests for regulation may be initiated by the department, a board or commission, any group or individual or by said committee.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-16
(P.A. 80-484, S. 5, 176; P.A. 82-314, S. 38, 63.)