ESSEX – State Rep. Billy Buckbee (R-New Milford) joined his colleagues on the Energy & Technology Committee, Governor Lamont, and PURA’s Chairman Marissa Gillett, on Wednesday afternoon at the Essex Town Hall to unveil new policy standards for the state’s electric distributors. Buckbee spoke in support of the efforts to address concerns with the utilities and improve the overall consumer experience.

“I strongly support initiatives aimed at providing reliability and accountability to Connecticut’s…

Bear sightings are becoming more frequent throughout Connecticut, especially throughout the 67th District. As the weather continues to warm up, bear encounters will become more likely. I want to share the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) information about how to be bear aware.

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According to DEEP, the most important step to bear-proofing your property is to remove…

HARTFORD – The State Bond Commission met on Thursday morning to take action on several ongoing and proposed bonding projects. On the meeting’s agenda was an item allocating funding to New Milford’s Police Department for the use of body and dashcams and the necessary storage for the footage taken while officers are on duty. The allocation was applauded by New Milford’s legislative delegation including State Representatives Billy Buckbee (R-New Milford), Pat Callahan (R-New Fairfield), and Cindy Harrison…

HARTFORD – The session deadlines for committee work are quickly approaching. Most of the General Assembly’s 19 different committees of cognizance have held their public hearings and voted on the legislation deemed worthy of further debate. I have previously reported that some of my proposals have successfully moved along in the process, including a provision to require gas leak detectors in new construction as well as mechanisms to help those coping with addiction. I wanted to provide further insight…

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom.  The committee will hear testimony on the following bill:

• H.B. 6887 – AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live.  In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com.   Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form.…

HARTFORD – The Public Safety Committee met on Thursday to act on several bills including, H.B. 6581 An Act Concerning Emergency Intervention by a Police Officer When a Person is Incapacitated by Drugs or Due to a Medical Emergency. The bill was crafted by members of the committee after receiving various similar proposals from individual legislators. One of the main proponents of this concept is State Representative Bill Buckbee (R-New Milford).

“This gives our law enforcement another tool that they…

HARTFORD – State Rep. Bill Buckbee (R-New Milford) proposed a concept that would require buildings that utilize combustible gas be equipped with a leak detector. The bill, H.B. 6848 An Act Concerning Gas Leak Detectors in New and Existing Construction, was before the Energy & Technology during its committee meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

“This is a commonsense measure that will keep people safe,” said Buckbee, who previously has served the New Milford community as a firefighter. “Having seen first-hand…

HARTFORD – Since the beginning of the current legislative session, State Rep. Bill Buckbee (R-New Milford) has been advocating for greater transparency of Connecticut’s electricity rate setting process and for clearer regulations on the operations of third party energy suppliers – encouraging their continued participation on the state market. These concepts have been approved by the Energy & Technology committee to be heard on Tuesday, February 21, at the Legislative Office Building.

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Hartford – The House of Representatives convened on Wednesday to act on an updated bargaining agreement with the state police force. State Rep. Bill Buckbee (R-New Milford) voted in support of the contract, which was approved by a final vote tally of 142 – 1.

“The Connecticut State Police recruitment and retention has been quickly declining. This contract won’t fix all the issues associated with low morale or reverse the pieces of partisan legislation that have made policing a much tougher job than…

HARTFORD – Today Senate and House Republican Leaders detailed a comprehensive package of policy proposals to reduce the cost of electric bills and make energy more affordable over the long term.

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The policies will reduce energy costs for CT families by over $362 million per year, saving the average household over $210 next year.  In the long run, the plan will drive down costs by even more and implement important ratepayer protections against utilities.

The package…