And that's a wrap! The Connecticut General Assembly finished our 2024 legislative session at midnight last Wednesday, capping a busy three months of fighting for the people of Connecticut!
It has been an absolute honor serving our community, and I would like to wholeheartedly thank my hard working staff, family, and colleagues for your support and fellowship.
Legislative Highlights
Below are some of the bills we passed last week:
HB 5001 - An act supporting Connecticut Seniors and the improvement of nursing and home-based care
HB 5002 - An act concerning early childhood care and education
HB 5003 - An act concerning child and family nutrition
HB 5005 - An act expanding paid sick days in the state
HB 5046 - An act promoting nursing home residents quality of life
HB 5200 - An act concerning health care accessibility for persons with a disability
HB 5285 - An act concerning veterans' specialty license plates and driver's licenses for certain former armed forces reservists
HB 5491 - An act establishing a property tax exemption for veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating
SB 1 - An act concerning the health and safety of Connecticut residents
SB 178 - An act requiring the education and training of barbers, hairdressers and cosmeticians to include working with textured hair
SB 238 - An act expanding eligibility for grants from the military relief fund
I'm proud to say we passed a bipartisan spending stabilization plan that will ensure our two-year state budget's historic tax cuts are protected, and we invest in the priorities that matter to you.
Remember, the two-year budget includes:
The Largest Income Tax Cut in State History
Investments in Public Education
New supports for the IDD community
Expansion of Debt-Free Community College
A Strong and Vibrant Safety Net of Programs
We used remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide support to some important priorities such as:
We have witnessed too many individuals suffer unfairly from poor credit scores due to having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on essential medical care. This law will protect individuals and families while allowing them to pursue dreams like buying a house.
Stamford's Memorial Day Parade will take place this Sunday, May 19th. This is a cherished tradition in our community and I would love for you to join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.
The parade will start at 12:00 PM followed by a ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park at 1:00 PM. Please note that in the event of inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled to Sunday, June 2nd.
If you have any issues, concerns, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to email me directly or contact my office at (860) 240-8585.
