Progress in Reducing Car Thefts
July 6, 2022A year and half ago, several constituents told me that their cars or their catalytic converters had been stolen, so I began researching the issue. Apparently, even though they are found in trace amounts, the precious metals in catalytic converters - platinum, rhodium, and palladium - can command stratospheric prices. One Russian oligarch even named his yacht 'Palladium.'
Honoring Juneteenth
June 17, 2022
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S.B. 120 Approved By General Assembly
May 23, 2022I'm happy to announce the passage of a bill I co-sponsored and that many of you contacted me about - S.B. 120, AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CHLORPYRIFOS ON GOLF COURSES AND NEONICOTINOIDS FOR NONAGRICULTURAL USE).
This bill bans the use of chlorpyrifos (which is a pesticide used for the purpose of controlling foliage and certain insects) on golf courses or for cosmetic/nonagricultural uses.
Update: Voting, Theft Measures Advance
April 5, 2022In recent days, two priority proposals I co-sponsored have advanced: expanded eligibility for absentee ballots, which is now law, and legislation aimed to curb the theft and transfer of catalytic converters, now headed for a Senate vote.
Rep. Dillon Announces Approval of Bonding Projects!
April 4, 2022Great news! The State Bond Commission has officially approved two local projects during its meeting earlier today. These projects were initially brought to my attention by several constituents, and I pushed hard for their inclusion on the commission's agenda.
Those projects are:
Rep. Dillon Supports Our Local Restaurants
March 22, 2022
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