January 9, 2017

STATE REPS. BETTS, PAVALOCK-D’AMATO USHER IN 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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HARTFORD – State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) ushered in the 2017 Legislative Session last week with fellow legislative leaders at the State Capitol who took part in the traditional opening day ceremonies of the Connecticut General Assembly.

For the upcoming two year term, the two lawmakers were given their appointments and committee assignments by House Republican Leader Themis Klarides. Betts will serve as House Republican Whip. He will also serve on the Appropriations, Public Health, and Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committees. Pavalock-D’Amato will serve as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Housing Committee. She will also serve on the Education and Environment Committees.

Betts and Pavalock-D’Amato again took the oath of office and were sworn in by Secretary of State Denise Merrill in the State House Chamber. The legislators then participated in a Joint Convention of both the House of Representatives and Senate as Gov. Dannel Malloy addressed lawmakers about the 2017 legislative session.

Both Betts and Pavalock-D’Amato expressed their continued support for common sense fiscal policies that will eliminate wasteful government spending and balance the state’s checkbook while maintaining and attracting new business. The lawmakers also stated they are committed to working with their colleagues to retain and attract more good paying jobs in the private sector, which will provide more employment opportunities for Connecticut families.

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