Rep. Rutigliano Participates in American Legion Boys’ State Program

WEST HAVEN – State Representative David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull) participated in bill writing workshops at the American Legion’s Boys’ State program held at the University of New Haven on June 30. Through this annual program, exceptional high school juniors from all over the state gather to learn about policy creation and implementation.

To begin the evening, Rep. Rutigliano addressed the participants with other legislative colleagues about the bill writing process and how bills become law. Students asked questions about how legislators interacted with one another and why certain bills failed.

Rep. Rutigliano guided and advised students as they crafted their own bills. Divided by municipality and legislative committee, Rutigliano visited each classroom and helped brainstorm topics for bill proposals and taught the students how to build consensus. He also reviewed ideas they already had and discussed their feasibility.

“It was an honor to speak with the future leaders at Boys State about how an idea becomes a bill—and how that bill becomes law,” Rep. Rutigliano said. “Understanding the legislative process is key to making a real impact, and I was proud to help these young men see how their voices and ideas can shape the future of our democracy.” 

More information on this event can be found on the American Legion website: https://www.ctboysstate.org/index.html

Starting in 1937, the American Legion began sponsoring an annual, week-long gathering of both male and female high school juniors with the intent of introducing them to what could rightfully be labeled a crash course on American Civics.