Hartford- With a Connecticut Special Legislative Session on the horizon beginning in the Senate on Wednesday, June 26th, and the House of Representatives on Thursday, June 27th,  State Representative Brian Lanoue is pleased to announce that one of his 2024 Legislative Priorities is being included in Special Session Bill- LCO 6184.

In March, Representative Lanoue testified before the Finance Committee with local accountant Rob LaScarcina, in support of Section One, of SB 443, which included the representative’s…

I would like to thank everyone that attended my Office Hours in both Jewett City and Preston over the last several months. It’s always great meeting so many of you and listening to the issues that concern you the most.

As we move through Summer, Office Hours will be suspended until sometime in the late Fall. I will make sure to update you when they are rescheduled.

In the meantime, if there is anything I can assist you with, feel free to call me at (860) 376-9354, or email me at Brian.Lanoue@cga.ct.gov.…

Hartford- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-123 (formerly H.B. No. 5350, An Act Concerning the Enforcement of Boating Laws on Bodies of Water Near the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York Borders) into law on Wednesday after the bill was passed in the House and Senate over the final days of the 2024 Legislative Session.

Introduced by State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45), and originally passed out of the Environment and Public Safety Committees, the new law is the final…

It was such a joy heading back to the Norwich Free Academy, the high school that I graduated from in 2001 to attend their Welcome Home event for NFA Alumni Leadership. I was joined by State Representatives Tim Ackert (R-8), Derell Wilson (D-46), Kevin Brown (D-56), State Senator Cathy Osten (D-19) and Mayor Peter Nystrom (R-Norwich) for what was one of the very best events I can remember in quite some time.

We were greeted by members of NFA’s Young Voters Society and had a wonderful discussion with…

Hartford- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-14 (formerly H.B. No. 5404, An Act Concerning Military Training and Experience and the Driver’s License Endorsement to Operate Fire Apparatus) into law this week after the bill gained overwhelming support in the state legislature during the 2024 legislative session. This new law will help streamline the bureaucracy on certifications for active-duty military personnel and fire departments regarding Q license endorsements by granting reciprocity…

“After H.B. No. 5350 passed in the House on Monday night, I want to thank Senators Somers and Harding for their advocacy and fighting so aggressively in the final hours of session to get this vital piece of legislation through the senate. This is such an important bill for those who live on and utilize Beach Pond for family recreation and for the surrounding areas overall.

Now that the bill has passed both chambers, it is my hope that Governor Lamont will sign it into law. There have been many instances…

Q Endorsement bill garners additional support and is passed by the Senate

HARTFORD – On Monday evening at the State Capitol, the House and Senate acted on two pieces of legislation that are key components of State Representative Brian Lanoue’s (R-45) legislative priorities for the 2024 session.

The House of Representatives passed H.B. No. 5350, An Act Concerning the Enforcement of Boating Laws on Bodies of Water Near the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York Borders. If passed by the Senate…

Bipartisan bill aims to streamline license endorsements for veterans in the fire service

Hartford- On Wednesday evening at the State Capitol, the House of Representatives passed H.B. No. 5404, An Act Concerning Military Training and Experience and the Driver’s License Endorsement to Operate Fire Apparatus, unanimously. This bill is a key piece of State Representative Brian Lanoue’s 2024 Legislative Priorities, and now awaits action in the Senate.

If passed in the Senate and signed by the governor,…

Four of State Representative Lanoue’s Bills Now Await Further Action During the Remainder of Session

HARTFORD— On Wednesday, State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45), announced that two of his additional legislative priorities that he introduced during the current session have advanced out of committee and await further action prior to the end of the 2024 Connecticut Legislative Session that adjourns on May 8^th.

On Tuesday, the Public Safety and Security Committee passed H.B. No. 5350, An Act Concerning…

People say you should keep your family life separate from politics. On Saturday, I combined the two and could not be happier. I was beyond honored to be able to present a legislative citation to my relative and Griswold resident, Eleanor “Ellie” Landry, to commemorate her 100th birthday. Senator Somers and I introduced this citation from the Connecticut State Legislature, to recognize this amazing milestone. I was also proud to present an official state proclamation from Governor Ned Lamont and a…