Tom Arnone

Today, Chairs of the Appropriations and Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committees presented the House of Representatives with a state budget. HB 7242 is beneficial for Enfield. I want to ensure you receive first-hand information, so I have reviewed the proposed budget and included some highlights below regarding how it is good for our district.

With only four days of session remaining, the House is working tirelessly for you over the weekend to ensure we are passing legislation that matters most to you.

After hours of debate over the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legislation, the House of Representatives passes the bill, which has already been approved by the Senate. Two other important pieces of legislation is passed.

House of Representatives pass bills to empower our children with education and protect theft victims.

The House of Representatives pass the following pieces of legislation:

HB 5444, AN ACT REQUIRING LICENSURE OF ART THERAPISTS

The bill would provide an additional level of mental health treatment to properly trained and licensed art therapists. This additional treatment has proven to be therapeutic and healing for victims of traumatic events, the elderly and those with intellectual disability.

The House of Representatives are in session and we passed HB 5002 which is a comprehensive energy bill the will extend virtual net metering for two more years breathing life into the solar power industry.

Hard-working families in Connecticut got a boost today with Gov. Lamont signing legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. I believe anyone working a full-time job should earn enough to support themselves and their family. This legislation is a step in the right direction.

House of Representatives pass legislation to protect our children in schools among other important bills.