At the end of November, the state’s Regulations Review Committee was set to meet and vote on a proposed regulatory package which would have phased in a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars in Connecticut by 2035. The Lamont Administration withdrew the proposal, marking a setback in their quest for a gas car ban. The Governor and the legislative majority quickly expressed their intention to further pursue this issue in the upcoming legislative session.

This is your chance to make your voice heard.…

Connecticut’s largest business organization recognized State Representative Charles Ferraro with a perfect voting score on key bills impacting Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate during the 2023 legislative session.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s positions on 10 important policies. The bills all affect job creation, small business growth and economic stability in Connecticut.

The…

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 1, 2023. The program helps Connecticut residents – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs associated with heating their homes.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $79,910…

HARTFORD – On Monday, State Rep. Charlie Ferraro (R-117) voted to adopt the FY 2024-2025 Connecticut state budget, headlined by a historic cut to the state income tax for middle- and low-income earners and families.

The fully balanced bipartisan budget features over $150 million for local education, investments in public safety, strict adherence to fiscal guardrails established in the 2017 budget agreement, and establishes a phase-out on pension and annuity taxes. Each of these key initiatives were…

HARTFORD— State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) joined his House Republican colleagues on Tuesday to unveil caucus proposals aimed at creating a safer environment surrounding the recreational use and retail sale of cannabis.

“When it comes to our state’s fledgling cannabis marketplace, the umbrella message emanating from the Governor’s office is, unfortunately, one of shining positivity that in our opinion is at odds with the concerns of not just many residents, but also state mental health and addiction…

(HARTFORD) — On January 17th, State Representative Charles Ferraro (R-117) and Representative Kathy Kennedy (R-119) joined House and Senate Republicans in releasing a comprehensive plan to combat record energy expenses in Connecticut. The package of proposals presents a long-term solution to reducing the costs of electric bills, ultimately making state energy programs more affordable. More specifically, the plan consists of policies which will serve to lower energy costs for CT families by more than…

HARTFORD – On Wednesday, the Connecticut General Assembly convened to begin the 2023 legislative session. State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) was sworn in to begin his sixth legislative term representing the 117th District.

Opening Day ceremonies at the State Capitol in Hartford included swearing in for state senators and representatives, oaths of office for constitutional officers, and the governor’s inauguration.

“To be back in the people’s House, serving residents of West Haven, Orange, and Milford,…

WEST HAVEN – On Thursday, the West Haven state legislative delegation, leaders from the West Haven Police and Fire Departments, and local public safety officials released the following statement condemning Governor Lamont’s veto of SB 258.

“West Haven’s bipartisan state legislative delegation, Police Department, and Fire Department were united in the quest to add this valuable asset in order to assist our emergency responder’s ability to serve and protect the public safety of our citizens and we…

As Ranking Member on the Energy & Technology Committee, State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) played an integral role in drafting and advocating for legislation to pass through the committee during this session. Here is a list of notable bills to pass the House, through the Energy & Technology Committee.

H.B. 5200 – AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HYDROGEN POWER

The proposal creates a 19-member bipartisan taskforce to study the potential for hydrogen-fueled energy in the state. The study would…

HARTFORD – State Representative Charles Ferraro (R-117) celebrated final passage of a data privacy bill which would enhance Connecticut residents’ online privacy.

The legislation, SB 6 – An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring establishes a framework for controlling and processing personal data and establishes responsibilities and privacy protection standards for data controllers and processors. It also grants consumers the right to access, correct, delete and obtain a copy…