“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…

The Finance Committee unanimously voted in favor of passing S.B. No. 443, out of committee last Wednesday. This bill will now await further action on the Senate Floor during the 2024 Connecticut Legislative Session.

Previously Section 4 (now Section 1) in this bill features one of my legislative proposals to protect our businesses. This part of the bill would change the state law to help business owners and workers by requiring the Department of Revenue Services to waive interest and penalties associated…

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to testify with CPA Rob LaSaracina in support of Section 4 in S.B. No. 443, which features one of my legislative concepts. If the bill is passed, Section 4 would change the state law to help business owners and workers by requiring the Department of Revenue Services to waive interest and penalties associated with a business owners’ amended tax filings for federal tax credits to help keep people employed and businesses open. This encompasses the federal tax grants…

The Legislation is Focused on Helping Families, First Responders, and Veterans throughout Connecticut

HARTFORD— On Tuesday, State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45), announced three bills that he introduced during the 2024 legislative session have advanced out of various committees and now await further action on the House Floor.

Earlier this month, during a Children’s Committee Public Hearing, compelling testimony from Alicia and Matthew Jackson prompted the committee to advance H.B. No. 5263, An…

It really doesn’t get any better than this! What a fun few days celebrating Read Across America in the 45th District!

I had a fantastic time visiting schools in Gales Ferry, Griswold, Preston, and Voluntown.

I started off the day at Voluntown Elementary School, where I read to Mrs. Weir’s 2nd Grade class! The children enjoyed “The Cat in the Hat,” and it was the best way to start off my day.

From there, it was off to Veterans’ Memorial School…