Mary Fortier

I hope this message finds you and your family well. I had an eventful week at the Capitol! On Monday the House went into Session at 5 pm. We held a vote on two bills that addressed issues including Special Education Funding, Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans, and Community Funding Grants. Further down in this email you will find more information on what was passed as a part of these bills.

I hope this message finds you and your family well during these chilly winter days. I wanted to take a moment to share the work we have been doing in legislative committee meetings. My colleagues and I have been busy reviewing legislation and listening to testimony in committee public hearings as bills are moving through the legislative process.

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family! I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with love for yourself and others. I wanted to take a moment to share what we have been up to at the Capitol this week. I have been busy spending my time in committee meetings and public hearings. There is a lot for my colleagues and I to discuss as we continue our work on the proposed bills this legislative session.

I hope this email finds you and your family well. I had a busy week at the capitol in a Joint Session for Governor Lamont's Budget address and doing committee work. I am spending my time in meetings and hearings, where my colleagues and I are reviewing bills and working to move them through the legislative process.

I had a busy week at the capitol in committee meetings and working with my colleagues on proposed bills and concepts. We were back in session on Tuesday and had an important vote to enhance survivor benefits for the families of state employees killed in the line of duty. Read about this legislation and other updates from this week below.

I had a busy week at the capitol in committee meetings and working with my colleagues on proposed bills and concepts. We've worked on many critical ideas that will move to public hearings, where your input and contributions are essential. I'm excited to continue our work in committees and with my colleagues to pass key legislation this session.

The 2025 Legislative Session has begun and my colleagues and I have gotten to work on our committees. As session continues, I am eager to share the work we are doing and ways you can be involved.

This Wednesday, I was honored to be sworn in for another term as your state representative. I am always grateful for the opportunity to serve Bristol's 79th district.