Notable measures taken up or approved during Connecticut’s legislative session, which is to end on Wednesday.

DEATH PENALTY Abolished for future prosecutions; still in effect for the 11 men on death row.

EDUCATION Passed a $100 million package to improve education, particularly in 25 low-performing city schools, and to overhaul evaluations of teachers.

UNIONS Extended collective bargaining rights to day care and home care workers paid through state programs.

VOTING Voters may register the day of an election, beginning November 2013; previously, voters had to register at least seven days in advance.