Capitol Update (2/24 – 2/28)
Meeting with Local Fire Chiefs to Address Issue of Down Lines and Eversources Response Time
State Representatives Rick Hayes and I held an informal meeting last Wednesday night with fire chiefs from volunteer departments throughout Eastern Connecticut to discuss a common issue they’re experiencing, the amount of time their personnel are spending sitting at down lines.
The goal is to come to a mutual resolution that works for our departments and Eversource.
Killingly Power Plant Letter to Gov. Lamont
State Representative Rick Hayes and I submitted a letter to Governor Lamont in order to make him aware of the many people throughout our district who have reached out to express their concern with a second power plant within the Town of Killingly.
Removal of the Religious Exemption (Vaccination Bill)
Last Monday, the Public Health Committee voted to move forward with a bill that would remove the religious exemptions for school-aged children who aren’t currently vaccinated. During the committee meeting, three amendments were introduced, changing the original bill’s language.
The final language included language grandfathering in the approximately 7,800 students who are currently enrolled in Connecticut schools, along with allowing a provision for children who have, or have a family history of autoimmune disorders to use the medical exemption.
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I strongly oppose this bill as it infringes on parental rights and their right to make religious, medical and treatment related decisions that are in the best interest of their families.
The bill passed by a 14-11 vote. Nine Republicans and two Democrats opposed the bill.
To view the tally, click here.
To read more on this issue, click here.
To view the committee meeting on CT-N, click the image below:
