The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education is pushing ahead with a plan to consolidate the state's 12 community colleges.  Lawmakers want to have an officials say in the merger or closing of institutions within the Connecticut state colleges and universities.  A bill up for a hearing yesterday  would require legislative approval.  While not part of the consolidation plan currently moving forward, members of the General Assembly want a say on matters pertaining to West Conn, Eastern, Southern, and Central as well.