Posted on July 2, 2024
Several new laws take effect July 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below. A summary of some new laws include: AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND DISCONNECTED YOUTH An Education Mandate Review Advisory Council will be created to advise and report to the General Assembly about the cost and implementation of existing education mandates on local and regional boards of education, as well as the impact… |
Posted on June 13, 2024
Hartford, Conn. – State Representative Tony Scott (R-Monroe) was among the panelists during the 21st Annual Training Institute (ATI), a conference hosted by the Connecticut Coalition Against Homelessness on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Scott, ranking member of the General Assembly’s Housing Committee, was one of four legislators invited to be part of the Shaping the Agenda: Elevating Homelessness as a Legislative Priority panel. Scott and his colleagues spoke with advocates and nonprofit workers about…
Posted on May 20, 2024
The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned for the 2024 session. I’m pleased to let you know that some bills I championed over the past few months made it through the legislative process and were sent to Governor Lamont for his signature. The House passed a wide range of bills, from education to seniors and telehealth services to improved opioid monitoring. There was also a bill to grant a property tax exemption for veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating.…
