Kevin Brown

The House was in session three times this week. My colleagues and I were able to pass several pieces of legislation, including a few that I wanted to highlight:

Eversource and United Illuminating (UI), Connecticut's two electric distribution companies (EDCs), have filed new and lower standard service rates for residential customers from July 1 through December 31 with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), and the average bills are expected to decrease significantly from current levels.

The House was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. My colleagues and I were able to pass several pieces of legislation, including a few that I wanted to highlight:

For the past 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.

Connecticut voters asked the legislature for more voting options through a constitutional amendment on early voting that they overwhelmingly approved, and we are answering the call.

On Wednesday, the House was in session. We had a productive day - several pieces of legislation passed, including a few that I wanted to highlight below:

The Connecticut State House of Representatives was in session on Thursday. In addition to welcoming the UCONN Men's Basketball team to the chamber, we also passed a few pieces of legislation.

Members of Connecticut's General Assembly - from both sides of the aisle - are coming together outside of their offices and chambers, in the spirit of bipartisanship, for some fun and good causes.