Jillian Gilchrest

We are at the phase in the legislative process where we are working in committees to advance bills to the floor of the House or Senate. For a full list of bills that I have introduced or co-sponsored this session, click here. 

The House passed an emergency-certification that will ease some of the financial burden on Connecticut residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels

This week at the Capitol, the House was in session to vote on legislation regarding absentee ballot eligibility and an extension for outdoor dining.

It's been a busy week at the Capitol filled with public hearings and committee meetings. If you'd like to get involved in the legislative process, I encourage you to participate in public hearings. There are a number of public hearings next week! See below for the schedule:

In celebration of Women's History Month, State Reps. Tammy Exum, Kate Farrar and I are sponsoring an essay contest for students at Hall High School and Conard High School. Our hope is that this essay contest will provide the opportunity for students to recognize and reflect on women's achievements and how we are better because of them.

The 2022 Legislative Session has begun! It is so nice to be back in the chamber with my colleagues as we prepare to work on issues that impact our communities and our State. 

State Representatives Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford) and Matt Blumenthal (D-Stamford, Darien), Co-Chairs of the newly formed Reproductive Rights Caucus, hosted a press conference in recognition of the 49th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which legalizes abortion and protects a woman's right to choose how they wish to handle their reproductive health.