Strengthening Mental Health and School Climate
May 29, 2019The House of Representatives pass the following pieces of legislation:
HB 5444, AN ACT REQUIRING LICENSURE OF ART THERAPISTS
The bill would provide an additional level of mental health treatment to properly trained and licensed art therapists. This additional treatment has proven to be therapeutic and healing for victims of traumatic events, the elderly and those with intellectual disability.
Green Energy Moves Forward
May 28, 2019The House of Representatives are in session and we passed HB 5002 which is a comprehensive energy bill the will extend virtual net metering for two more years breathing life into the solar power industry.
Minimum Wage Increase Signed into Law
May 28, 2019Hard-working families in Connecticut got a boost today with Gov. Lamont signing legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. I believe anyone working a full-time job should earn enough to support themselves and their family. This legislation is a step in the right direction.
Prioritizing Legislation for Youth and Others
May 23, 2019House of Representatives pass legislation to protect our children in schools among other important bills.
Passing Legislation to Protect our Children Among Other Bills
May 21, 2019The House of Representatives pass HB 7250 among other important bills.
Houses Passes Bills to Protect All
May 20, 2019House of Representatives passes numerous bills to prioritize the well-being of different communities.
E-Cigarettes and Vaping Bill Passed
May 16, 2019House passes HB 7200, which would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and vapor products to persons under twenty-one.
Spotlighting Passed Bills
May 15, 2019The House of Representatives is in session and we passed three important bills.