Business Association Gives Rep. Polletta Perfect Score
Using ten key pieces of business-related legislation to rank state lawmakers during the 2019 legislative session, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association recently highlighted State Representative Joe Polletta’s (R-68) perfect 100% score.
Each year, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranks state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s positions. This session, 10 important policies, including SB 854 to increase vocational training and HB 7081 and HB 7377 to promote manufacturing were included and supported by Rep. Polletta. He opposed some measures, including captive audience legislation which would have allowed employees to forego workplace meetings if they believed “political matters,” including discussions regarding business-related legislation, were being discussed, and the state budget which raises taxes by an estimated $1.7 million on everything from safety apparel to restaurant meals, plastic bags, rideshare services and much more.
The bills all affect job creation, small business growth and economic stability in Connecticut.
“I’m honored to be recognized by the CBIA for standing up for Connecticut’s business community and continuing to fight against anti-business policies that make it harder for companies to remain, expand or locate here,” Rep. Polletta said. “Continually placing onerous new mandates and forcing businesses to contribute more tax revenue makes it harder for these companies to thrive, can actually reduce overall statewide employment, especially for younger or entry-level workers, and ultimately hurts Connecticut.”
The scorecard was calculated with selected pieces of legislation and may reflect votes from committee, the House, or both. The complete CBIA scorecard can be viewed here: https://www.cbia.com/resources/issues-policies/ct-voting-records/2019-ct-state-house-voting-records/
For more information on the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, the largest most representative business organization in the state, visit www.cbia.com.