As the various committees work toward finalizing bills in preparation for moving them along in the legislative process, I wanted to draw your attention to several proposals being introduced in this shortened session that will undoubtedly have a negative impact on public safety, landlord and property owner rights, small businesses, local control over zoning, and our overall economy.

Below are just a few examples of these types of bills.

PUBLIC SAFETY
HB 5324 – This bill prohibits members of law…

As part of the School Manufacturing ConneCTion Fair held today at the State Capitol, I had an opportunity to welcome educators and the 2023 CIAC Robotics Team of the Year,
FRC Team 195: The CyberKnights, from Southington High School.

This annual event brings together students and manufacturing businesses from across the state to highlight the types of internships and job opportunities that are available to students who may be interested in pursuing a career in the industry.

While I didn’t get to…

Since last year, I have been working in cooperation with a constituent on passing legislation that would help with an incident that occurred with her daughter and student athlete from a different college.

This morning, I sat in front of the Higher Education Committee, alongside my constituent, as she testified in support of this proposal, HB-5340.

This bill would allow for a victim of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking or intimate partner violence who is not a student or employee of an institution…

I’d like to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to come out to the Legislative Update in Southington that Rep. Mastrofrancesco, Senator Sampson, and I held to hear from you to discuss the issues most important to you, your family, and the community.

Last night’s conversation centered around the recent EV mandate and push to follow California’s emission standards which would ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The overall concern among residents is our astronomical electrical…

TAX CUTS
The state budget, adopted in June, cuts the bottom two marginal income tax rates for all filers from 3% to 2% and from 5% to 4.5%. Income taxes on the first $50,000 in taxable income will be lowered for single filers and married people filing separately, $100,000 for joint filers, and $80,000 for heads of household. January 1 is also the start of easing the cliff on income tax exemptions for retirement income. The new budget adds a tax deduction schedule for retirement income above the full…

State Senator Rob Sampson, State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco and I will be hosting an Electric Vehicle Information Forum designed to provide further insight into a plan to prohibit the sale of all new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.

The Regulation Review Committee will review such a proposal by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) at an upcoming meeting scheduled for November 28th.

While we all support improving our environment within reasonable means, this proposed mandate, built…

Lawmaker Recognized by Connecticut’s Leading Business Organization

 HARTFORD –The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) has recently released their ‘State House Voting Records’ annual report for 2023 and State Representative Donna Veach (R-30) has received a 100% score for her votes on key bills that impact Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s…