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…

HARTFORD – State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) supported bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children from harmful online activity. The bill, H.B. 5468 – An Act Establishing the Crime of Harmful Communication with a Minor, was approved unanimously by the House of Representatives on Thursday evening.

This bill expands the scope of what contact is considered harmful to minors and enhances the potential for disciplining bad actors. Additionally, law enforcement will be equipped to detect and prevent…

HARTFORD—In a year-long Republican-driven effort, state Reps. Kathy Kennedy (R-119) and Charles Ferraro (R-117) on Thursday supported compromise legislation aimed at curbing Connecticut’s juvenile crime crisis, laying a foundation for more work on improving public safety in communities where residents say they’ve felt threatened by a shocking escalation in the seriousness of crimes committed by young people.

“This legislation is a good first step in curbing our juvenile crime crisis, but it is not…

HARTFORD – During the House Session on Wednesday, April 27th, State Representative Charles Ferraro (R-117) advocated for the passage of HB 5001 “An Act Concerning Children’s Mental Health.” The legislation seeks to address both the immediate and long-term needs of the state’s mental health systems.

Rates of depression, suicide, substance abuse and suicide increased significantly in recent years exposing the shortfalls with the state’s current mental and behavioral health infrastructure. Emergency…