January 24, 2013

Bolinsky updates residents on Newtown Task Force

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In an effort to keep Newtown residents up-to-date on the latest legislative activity surrounding the tragic Sandy Hook shooting, State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) is announcing new updates from the bipartisan Gun & Safety Task Force.

Yesterday the Task Force web site launched, providing the public a means of finding timely news and information relating to the group’s work: http://www.cga.ct.gov/asaferconnecticut/

The guidelines for public hearings have been outlined, including the announcement of informational forums of industry experts to accompany the events, shifting the time frame for each hearing:

School Security Working Group Public Hearing
*Rep. Bolinsky serves on this Working Group
Friday, January 25th, 2013
Legislative Office Building
Informational Forum: 9:30am – 12:30pm, Room 2C
Public Hearing 1:00pm, Room 2C
Contact: Chris Calabrese at 860-240-0420

Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Public Hearing
Monday, January 28th, 2013
Legislative Office Building
Informational Hearing: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Room 2C
Public Hearing: 1:30pm, Room 2C
Contact: Kirstin Breiner at 860-240-0570

Mental Health Working Group Public Hearing
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Legislative Office Building
Time TBD, Room 2C
Contact: Virginia Monteiro at 860-240-0560

Full Bipartisan Task Force Public Hearing
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Newtown High School
6:00pm

The requirements for public testimony, including length of testimony and submission parameters, can be found in the General Assembly Bulletin by logging on to http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp and clicking the “Public Hearings” link.

The public can submit testimony electronically by emailing asaferconnecticut@cga.ct.gov

The Task Force hearings will air live on Connecticut’s Public Affairs Network, CT-N, and online at http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/

CT-N video coverage of previous Task Force meetings can be found here: http://ct-n.com/ondemand.asp?search=gun%20violence%20prevention%20and%20children

Any questions regarding the public hearings can be directed to Rep. Bolinsky’s office at 860-240-8700 or Mitch.Bolinsky@housegop.ct.gov

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