Roland Lemar

Several new laws went into effect on Oct. 1, including: Stiffer penalties for hate crimes, protections for pregnant women in the workplace, changes to the age and weight requirements for car seats, the formation of a Small Business Hotline and protections against the Civil Asset Forfeiture law.

Governor Malloy is convening leaders of all four caucuses to move the discussion closer to agreement on a budget for the biennium.

Blasting the Republican-passed state budget, Rep. Roland Lemar says a cut to the community college system sends a message to future employers that the state is not open for business. Many community college students are Connecticut high school graduates who find a home here, get a start here and become part of the workforce of the future here, Lemar said in this New Haven Independent news story.

The House has passed House Joint Resolution 100, which calls for a statewide referendum asking voters to amend the State Constitution to ensure that money in the Special Transportation Fund (STF) is in a "lock box" and can be spent only on the state's transportation needs.

We have been making steady progress in dealing with Connecticut’s opioid crisis, but we still have a long way to go. Legislation we passed today that I championed is another step in the right direction.

This week is National Small Business Week! Throughout this session, we have continued to support Connecticut’s small businesses by passing bills that provide them with the necessary tools and resources they need to succeed.

Rep. Roland Lemar will hold office hours on Thursday, March 30, in New Haven to discuss legislative issues and concerns of residents.

I voted for the agreement to restructure the state’s long-term pension payment obligations because it gives us a more fiscally responsible, level-payment approach. It also puts us on the right track for protecting taxpayers and our state workers. -- Roland