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    State Representative

    Irene Haines
    February 6, 2020

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    Dear Friends & Neighbors,

    The 2020 Regular Legislative Session just began this Wednesday, February 5th and will continue until May 6th. During the coming weeks and months, bill proposals will come before committees for public hearings and start advancing through the process.

    There are many resources and tools that you can use to follow the action, research the issues and to share your support or opposition to legislation.

    • How a bill becomes a law
    • Issue reports from the Office of Legislative Research
    • How to submit public testimony
    • How to track legislation

    As always please reach out to me with your questions, concerns and thoughts on state issues. Contact me at Irene.Haines@HouseGOP.CT.GOV or call my office at (860) 240-8700.

    Best regards,

    Irene Haines

    34th District – East Haddam, East Hampton & Colchester

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