July 18, 2024

Buckbee Earns 100% Voting Record Score from CT Business & Industry Association

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Hartford – On Wednesday the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) released its 2024 voter record scores for the Connecticut State House and Senate. Its scores were based on action taken on several priority pieces of legislation that had been flagged by the organization because of their expected impact on various business sectors. According to CBIA’s legislative record report, State Rep. Bill Buckbee (R-New Milford) completed the 2024 session with a perfect score, signaling his support and advocacy effort in favor of the state’s business community.

“Achieving a 100% score in support of Connecticut’s businesses is reflective of my priority to make our state a more attractive place to work and live. Our job creators are the backbone of the state’s economy. It’s critical that we support them in this climate of record-high inflation rates. This session, I was proud to stand in support of policies that promote entrepreneurship and expand access to early childhood resources that lend much-needed help to working families,” said Buckbee.

In addition to the policy positions Buckbee supported, he stood in strong opposition to a new paid sick leave mandate, which applies to nearly all of Connecticut’s small businesses, and a proposed tax on cable services, which would have increased the cost of consuming many media sources.

“Any time there is a proposal on the table that would increase the costs paid by Connecticut ratepayers, I am generally opposed. As Ranking Member of the legislature’s Energy Committee, I was proud to help block a new proposal that would have increased the cost to stream media by subjecting cable and satellite companies to a new gross earnings tax. Consumers already pay more for basic goods and services, there is no need to entertain proposals that would add to that burden,” said Buckbee.

CBIA’s 2024 legislative voting records can be viewed by clicking here.

To learn more about Rep. Buckbee’s efforts during the 2024 session, or to follow along with current updates from the State Capitol, you can visit his website at RepBuckbee.com.

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