I am honored to serve you in the Connecticut General Assembly and be your voice in Hartford. As Chair of the Speaker's Task Force on Domestic Violence, I am working on strengthening Connecticut's response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence that have been exacerbated by the recession. Last year the Task Force was responsible for introducing and leading passage of reforms that led to the most sweeping changes to the state's domestic violence statutes in almost 25 years.
In addition to leading the Task Force on Domestic Violence, I chair the Internship Committee and serve on the Human Services, Judiciary, and Planning & Development committees. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have concerns involving these committees, current legislation or any other matter.
Thank you again for your interest. The bedrock of a strong democracy is an active citizenry, and I truly appreciate your taking the time to be informed and make your voice heard.
Current News & Issues
May 9, 2012
STORM RESPONSE BILL PASSES LEGISLATURE
Rep. Flexer announced today that the legislature unanimously approved a bill (SB 23) to improve the state's emergency response to widespread power outages following severe storms, like last year's Tropical Storm Irene and the October Nor'easter. READ MORE
May 7, 2012
LEGISLATURE MAKES JURY DUTY EASIER FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS
Legislation (SB 194) sponsored by Rep. Flexer making jury duty easier on breastfeeding women was approved by the legislature. READ MORE
May 1, 2012
HELPING COLLEGES PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Legislation (HB 5031) sponsored by Rep. Flexer helping colleges to prevent sexual violence passed the House unanimously today. READ MORE
April 30, 2012
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BILL HELPS POLICE, VICTIMS
Today the House approved a bill that gives police officers new tools for responding to incidents of domestic violence, and strengthens the enforcement of restraining orders for victims. READ MORE
April 5, 2012
UPGRADES TO QUINEBAUG TROUT HATCHERY
Reps. Flexer & Rovero help stock more than 300 brown and rainbow trout into the Quinebaug River Thursday just behind the Quinebaug Valley Hatchery in Central Village. READ MORE
April 4, 2012
CONNECTICUT NAMED BEST STATE FOR WOMEN
Rep. Flexer joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, other lawmakers and various women's advocacy groups, at the State Capitol to celebrate Connecticut's ranking as the best state for women to live and work. READ MORE

