Legislative Update January 17

January 17, 2025


 
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Last Wednesday, I was honored to be sworn in for another term as your state representative. I am always grateful for the opportunity to serve Stamford's 144th district. As this legislative session begins, I want to ensure your voice is heard and your concerns are adequately addressed. Please feel free to email me or reach out to my office directly at 860-240-8585.
 

This year, I have never been more resolved to fight for the issues that matter to our community, and I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues to address the challenges ahead and create meaningful progress for the people of Connecticut. 

 

Our Office of Legislative Research just released its report of important issues the General Assembly may face this year. I have included that information, to help provide a sense of the work we will be doing.
Click here to learn about the major issues
As always I write this with our community foremost in my mind. Either in this message you will find more detailed summary of the laws we have passed, the actions I have taken, and resources I hope will be of use to you and your family.
 
Start of Session
Now that the 2025 legislative session has officially begin, my colleagues and have begin our committee process. Listing to of constituents, writing bills, and doing the work of moving the people’s business forward.

I have been hard at work in my committees, and it's easier than ever for you to follow along and get involved. There are several resources you can utilize that will help you stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.
 
New Laws 2025
I am proud to report that a number of the new laws my colleagues and I passed during the 2024 legislative session went into effect Wednesday, January 1.
One law will expand Connecticut's paid sick leave policy to all companies with at least 25 employees. This new law lets employees take care of their families without adding any additional stress or financial strain.

It will soon become

easier than ever for companies to help employees pay off their student loan debt. Through one law, the tax credit for employers making payments for an employee will be expanded - helping Connecticut residents and businesses alike.

We are also protecting those affected by coerced debt, which is created as a result of a domestic violence victim being forced by an abuser into incurring credit card debt. Credit card companies must now review the details of cases to determine if the debt is coerced debt, and abusers will be held liable for the debt.

Other laws going into effect Jan. 1 include a bill

improving the health and safety of Connecticut residents, measures to make our elections more secure, and more.

You can click the link below for the full list of laws going into effect, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
New Laws January 1,2025
As always, your calls, emails, and testimony at our public hearings directly influenced these new laws. Please continue to share your views and have your voice heard at the Capitol!
 
News Alert
Featured Article: "Opinion: A call to servant leadership"
I recently wrote an op-ed in the Stamford Advocate about the importance of leadership. As a State Representative and U.S. Army sergeant, I have witnessed leadership at different levels. Servant leadership, the idea that a true leader's first responsibility is the care of those he serves, is something I apply to both my roles. I believe that leadership is not about being the loudest person in the room. It’s about being the person who listens, who plans, who gets the job done, and who takes care of those around them.
Click Here to Read my Op-Ed
 
Leadership Positions
This session I will be serving as Assistant Majority Leader, Vice Chair of Veterans and Military Affairs committee, and as a member of the Appropriations and Judiciary committees. I am honored to have the trust of House Leadership to serve in these roles. I'm grateful for the dedication and commitment demonstrated by my fellow committee members. Together, we will work diligently to craft legislation that addresses the pressing needs in our state.
 
Session Resources
As the 2025 legislative session begins, my colleagues and I will tackle several important issues over the next 5 months. 

It's easier than ever to follow along and get involved. There are several resources you can utilize that will help you stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.

Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:  
  • The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) provides nonpartisan and unbiased research to members of the General Assembly and their staff. Part of their duties include writing bill analyses, which are summaries of bills in plain language. Click here to check out their website. 
  • You can view the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events by checking out its schedule on the CGA official website. 
  • Follow CT-N for live coverage of committee meetings, as well as House and Senate floor debates. 
  • You can register to monitor any bill's journey as it goes through the legislative process. By signing up, you can enter the bill number and receive real-time updates. Stay informed with email notifications whenever there's a change in the bill's progress. 
  • Visit this website for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.

Together, we can ensure all voices are heard. 
 
Local Events
 
The Stamford Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Counselor in Training Programs for teens ages 14-15. Students accepted into this program will have the opportunity to work at one of Stamford’s three large Day Camps during the summer. Any interested applicants must be 14 by March 1, 2025. All candidates will be required to go through an interview process starting February 1, 2025. Additional information about the program and applications can be found below.
Click here for more information
 
During National Radon Action Month, The City of Stamford Department of Health and Human Services will be providing free radon tests for all Stamford homeowners throughout January. Testing for radon is recommended during the winter months from January to March. Stamford residents can contact the Department of Health and Human Services at 203-977-2748 to receive a free test kit. For more information visit the Stamford Department of Health and Human Services below.
Department of Health and Human Services
 
Mill River Park is hosting a Day of Winter on January 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in collaboration with the Stamford Downtown Fire and Ice Festival. Events will include a Chinese New Year celebrations, skating with Frozen characters, crafts, snacks, and cocoa.
 
If you have any issues, concerns, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to email me directly or contact my office at (860) 240-8585. 

Sincerely,

Hubert Delany
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