January 13, 2025

State Representative Chris Stewart Committee Assignments

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The 2025 legislative session is underway, and it is my honor to have this opportunity to serve my neighbors in Killingly, Putnam, and Thompson.

I have been assigned to the Education, Environment, and Human Services Committees. The issues that we will debate and vote on in these committees is very important to me and will be impactful to you and your families. I will be sure to keep you updated on these important decisions that will be made.

Here are the functions and responsibilities of the committees I am a member of-

The Education Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to the Department of Education, the Office of Early Childhood and the Technical Education and Career System, and school building projects, local and regional boards of education, the substantive law of collective bargaining covering teachers and professional employees of such boards, vocational rehabilitation, and libraries, including the State Library, museums, and historical and cultural associations.

The Environment Committee has cognizance of those matters relating to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection that include conservation, recreation, pollution control, fisheries and game, state parks and forests, water resources and flood and erosion control; and all matters relating to the Department of Agriculture, including farming, dairy products, and domestic animals.

The Human Services Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to the Department of Social Services, including institutions under its jurisdiction, and the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

For more on these committees, please visit the Connecticut General Assembly website at www.cga.ct.gov.

In the coming months, I encourage you to follow the legislative process here at the State Capitol on Facebook, and here on my website where you can sign up for my News Updates.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to my office. Your input and feedback matters to me

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