Rep. Zullo (R-99) Attends Swearing in and Receives Committee Assignments for the 2023 Legislative Session

Posted on January 9, 2023


(HARTFORD) — On January 4th, State Representative Joe Zullo (R-99) was officially sworn in at the opening-day ceremonies of the 2023 Legislative Session. Additionally, each member of the General Assembly also received their legislative committee assignments and ranking member appointments.

Rep. Zullo was proud to be appointed Ranking Member on the Planning & Development Committee and will also be serving on the Housing Committee and Finance Committee. The role of a Ranking Member is to serve as the

As “8-30g” and “Affordable Housing” Take Center Stage in Upcoming Legislative Session, East Haven Rep. Joe Zullo Reappointed “Ranking Member” on State’s “Planning and Development Committee”

Posted on December 13, 2022


EAST HAVEN/HARTFORD – On Thursday, East Haven State Representative Joe Zullo (R-99) was reappointed as “Ranking Member” of the General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee (“P&D”) by House Republican Leader-elect State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86), a committee which has proved to be fertile ground in past years for proposals relating to affordable housing and the State’s “8-30g” framework.

“I am grateful and excited to remain in a leadership role on the ‘Planning and Development’

East Haven State Rep. Joe Zullo Recognized by Connecticut Council of Small Towns (“COST”) with 2022 “Town Crier Award”

Posted on November 22, 2022


East Haven State Representative Joe Zullo (R, 99) announced today that he has been selected by the “Connecticut Council of Small Towns” (COST) as a “2022 Town Crier Award Recipient” and will be recognized at COST’s annual “Town Meeting” in January of 2023.

Zullo, expressing gratitude to COST, explained, “I am honored to have earned COST’S trust and recognition.  The COST organization is truly a champion for our small towns across the State and it has been a privilege to work with advocates at COST

Rep. Zullo (R-99) Joins CT Republicans in Calling for Special Session on Increasing LIHEAP Funding

Posted on September 7, 2022


(EAST HAVEN) — Last week, East Haven State Representative Joe Zullo (R-99) joined House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-86) and Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-21) to call for a special session to pass legislation to increase funding for the State’s woefully underfunded “Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program” (LIHEAP) allocation plan.

Zullo explained, “Families all over our State have implored leaders for more financial relief, particularly with skyrocketing home energy costs.

Rep. Zullo (R-99) Earns a 100% Voting Attendance Record for the 2022 Legislative Session

Posted on August 8, 2022


(HARTFORD) — According to statistics provided by the House Clerk’s Office, State Representative Joseph Zullo (R-East Haven) achieved a perfect, one-hundred-percent, voting record.

During the 2022 Legislative Session, Rep. Zullo cast votes on all 265 separate pieces of legislation that came up for consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives. Only about 40 percent of legislators achieved a perfect voting record this session.

“As a representative of East Haven, it’s my duty and responsibility

East Haven State Rep. Joe Zullo Receives a Perfect Score on Connecticut Business Industry Association’s 2022 State House Voting Record

Posted on July 7, 2022


This week, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the State’s leading business organization with membership comprised of hundreds of small, medium and large-sized businesses around the state, recognized East Haven State Representative Joe Zullo (R-99) as one of the few members of the State House to receive a 100% score in support of legislation affecting businesses as part of the organization’s “2022 State House Voting Records” report.

“As a small business owner in East Haven, I

(HARTFORD) — As a Rising Diesel Tax Takes Effect, State Rep. Zullo (R-99) Seeks a More Affordable Connecticut

Posted on July 1, 2022


State Rep. Zullo (R-99) House Member of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee responds to the 9-cent increase of the Diesel Fuel Tax on July 1, 2022.

“It’s already challenging to keep up with soaring inflation,” said Rep. Zullo. “By allowing undesired fuel expenses to take effect during this difficult time, working- and middle-class Connecticut families will see a tremendous financial burden as the cost of simple goods and services, like groceries, also rise.”

According to the Department of

Making Connecticut Affordable, Call for Special Session

Posted on June 7, 2022


Inflation and our state’s tax structure have made Connecticut unaffordable. I am calling for a special session to provide immediate tax relief that will be meaningful to both residents and businesses. The plan I support prioritizes lowering energy costs – including diesel fuel – as well as making everyday items easier for you to purchase. Specifics of the plan include:

  • Reducing the income tax
  • Expanding current gas tax holiday to diesel
  • Suspending impending diesel fuel tax increase (scheduled for

An Affordable Connecticut

Posted on April 21, 2022


Republicans held a news conference this morning to unveil a detailed tax relief plan “An Affordable Connecticut” that goes beyond the temporary relief package they supported earlier in the year. This proposed plan focuses on making broad-based tax cuts, totaling $1.2 billion in relief, that will benefit every Connecticut resident and business. To watch this morning’s press conference, click here.

An Affordable Connecticut

The plan is comprised of the following tax decreases:

Zullo, Carfora, and Cicarella Rail Against Proposal to Exempt Tweed Airport from Critical Oversight of Connecticut Airport Authority

Posted on April 19, 2022


With fifteen days to go in the 2022 legislative session, East Haven State Representative Joe Zullo (R, 99) and State Senator Paul Cicarella (R, 34) teamed up with East Haven Mayor Joe Carfora to rail against a forty-six-page proposed bill that, among many things, would entirely exempt Tweed Airport from the oversight of the Connecticut Airport Authority.

Zullo explained, “Proposed house bill 5308 threatens to eliminate the Connecticut Airport Authority’s critical oversight function when it comes

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