Legislative Office Building, Room 4113
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Christopher.Lyddy@cga.ct.gov
3 Smoke Rise Ridge
Newtown, CT 06470
Dear Neighbors:
The 2011 legislative session moved Connecticut forward with the passage of bills designed to support you and your families. While I spent time working on several statewide issues, much of my time this session was spent working with town officials and my colleagues in the legislature, as well as Newtown residents, to address many situations and concerns specific to our community.
I am energized by the collaborative nature of our first selectwoman and my Republican colleagues in the legislature. Together, we achieved great things for our community, and we will continue to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and work together to implement a vision for our community and state.
In order to do this, the State must continue to examine its tax and spending habits to ensure that communities like Newtown are not hurt. While still an imperfect budget, Newtown faired well this session in that we will receive more funding as a town than in years past, education will maintain level funding, and school projects continue to move forward with the aid and support of the State.
While there is much to be done with regards to how we budget and account for statewide expenses, the State took two major steps to ensure transparency and accountability. First, Governor Malloy, through an executive order, implemented Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to state government. Second, the State implemented a program to track all state expenses. It is now available to the public at www.transparency.ct.gov.
As we look ahead to the future, fiscal challenges remain. While I am truly optimistic about Connecticut's economic recovery, I remain realistic about the absolute necessity to prevent wasteful spending, limit borrowing and keep taxes in check. I will continue to work towards those goals as your voice in the State Capitol. Please continue to contact me with your questions and concerns.
All my best,
Christopher Lyddy, State Representative
Current News & Issues
May 8, 2012
EDUCATION REFORM GETS FINAL APPROVAL
A member of the legislature's Education Committee, Rep. Christopher Lyddy hails the education reform bill approved Tuesday by the House, saying it will narrow the state's achievement gap, labeled as the nation's worst. READ MORE
May 1, 2012
PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION
State Representative Chris Lyddy praises the unanimous House passage of two bills he co-sponsored: one updates state regulations relating to hospice care in Connecticut – the first such reform in at least 35 years – and the other improves police procedures and restraining-order enforcement in domestic violence cases. READ MORE
April 26, 2012
HOUSE VOTES TO LEGALIZE 'MEDICAL MARIJUANA'
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Wednesday night to legalize the production, distribution and use of marijuana as a palliative for the chronically ill, reviving Connecticut's role in a national debate. The final vote was 96-51. READ MORE
April 26, 2012
INFANT HEART SCREENING
State Representative Chris Lyddy, vice chair of the legislature's Public Health Committee, applauded the House’s unanimous approval Thursday of legislation requiring that newborns be given a screening test for congenital heart defects. READ MORE
April 9, 2012
REP. LYDDY: OP-ED ON EDUCATION REFORM
There is no doubt the public is interested, impassioned and engaged in the debate on reforming the way we educate our youth. Regardless of our own positions we should all be paying attention because we all have a stake in the academic achievement of our children. READ MORE
March 28, 2012
LYDDY VOTES FOR CAP ON GAS TAX
State Representative Chris Lyddy votes for legislation (SB 457) that puts a cap on the gross receipts tax for motor vehicle fuels. Thompson says the legislation specifically prohibits oil wholesalers and distributers (those who pay the gross receipts tax) from passing on anything purporting to be based on the tax for the portion of any sales price over $3 a gallon. READ MORE
