Henry Genga

Following last week’s global cyberattack that infected 200,000 computers across 150 countries, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 7304 which would increase the computer crime penalty.

My colleagues and I approved legislation that will strengthen Connecticut’s pay equity laws – taking another step toward closing the compensation gap between men and women in the workforce.

Legislators in the House of Representatives voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that expands access to the angel investor tax credit program to businesses in any industry, will help more small businesses gain access to the capital they need to grow and create jobs.

The Legislature’s GAE Committee voted on a bill to shine a spotlight on dark money in political campaigns. Transparency is our guiding principle. The unending flow of dark money undermines the Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program. CEP was specifically designed to keep outside money out of our elections.

I was honored to join with military vet tech Lisa Phillips, and her dog, retired Marine Sergeant Rambo testifying on behalf of SB-1002, designating March 13th as K-9 Veterans Day.

Congressional Republicans are seeking to pass a law blocking regulations put into effect by the federal Department of Labor that allowed for Connecticut’s historic program.

Rep. Henry Genga was sworn in for a two-year term today when the General Assembly convened for its 2017 session. Rep. Genga outlined his priorities for 2017 in a message to voters.

Much of the legislation the General Assembly passed in 2016 went into effect during the summer, but there were some laws that became effective Jan. 1, 2017. Here's a look at some of those laws.