Legislative Update 4.24

April 24, 2025




 

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Greetings Community!

I hope you are enjoying the weather we've had the past few days. We can expect rain during our final weekend of the month but you know what they say about April showers. Things will heat up around the Capitol next week. We'll be in Session then and quite a bit over the next several weeks before it ends on June 4th.

The budget is always a challenge, but in a year in which federal cuts will impact how we do business here. This is the worst time to neglect people who need help the most.

Please know that I will be fighting for you. I'll also be fighting for affordable childcare and housing in our community, ensuring good healthcare and education remain accessible, too. I hope you enjoy this week's newsletter.

As always, if I can ever be of any help, please feel free to contact my office at (860) 240-8585 or by emailing me directly.

Sincerely,


Treneé McGee
 
Reporting Tool Launched for Entities in CT Impacted by Recent Federal Actions 

Businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Connecticut impacted by recent actions from the federal government are encouraged to report that information to the state so that it can be compiled into a central database and provide state policymakers with a better understanding of how these directives are affecting various groups, geographical regions, and sectors of the economy. A reporting tool has been launched to help facilitate reporting. Please click on the image below for more details.
 
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

Get rid of your unwanted and expired pills at the West Haven Police Department on Saturday, April 26th 10-2 during National Drug Take Back Day!
 
Wednesday is Food Insecurity Awareness Day @ The Capitol
 
3rd Annual Mental Health & Wellness Day is Tuesday, May 20th

You are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 5th being Maternal Mental Health Day. The day kicks off with a press conference at the North Lobby of the State Capitol at 9:30 AM, and the fair will begin shortly after at 10:00 AM.
 
Distracted Driving Awareness Month and HB7060

Distracted Driving Awareness Month is the perfect time to learn about House Bill 7060.

I am proud to support a bill that honors fallen Connecticut heroes, strengthens traffic safety measures, enhances commercial driver education, and promotes roadway safety awareness.

You can track the bill’s progress throughout the legislative session here.
 
Rising Auto Repair & Insurance Costs in CT

Recent news about tariffs on imported vehicles and parts has raised questions about how this might affect the cost of owning and insuring a car.

The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) wants consumers to understand how changes like these could impact their wallets and what steps they can take to stay protected and save money.
 
National Work Zone Awareness Week 

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week which recognizes the workers and professionals who help keep construction zones safe, including highway crews, public works, utility companies, contractors, and law enforcement.  Motorists in Connecticut are urged to take an active role in protecting roadway workers and drivers.  

Work zone crashes remain a major safety issue in Connecticut and nationwide. According to data from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository at UConn, between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, there were more than 2,000 crashes and six fatalities in Connecticut work zones. Nationally in 2022, the most recent year of verifiable data, there were 891 work zone fatalities.

In 2023, during Connecticut’s one-year pilot program for work zone speed safety cameras, nearly 25,000 motorists received written warnings for exceeding speed limits by 15 miles per hour or more in designated work zones. A permanent work zone camera program is expected to launch again in this year.

Click here for up-to-date information, safety tips, and news regarding work zone safety.
 
Monday: Raising Autism Awareness @ The Capitol 

This event, beginning Monday at 10 a.m., aims to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and address challenges faced by the autism community while advocating for legislative action and supportive policies.

Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Program (Room 310)
The program will feature insights from medical professionals, personal stories from individuals with autism and parent advocates, and discussions with legislators on current legislative efforts supporting the autism community.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Information & Resource Tables
Organizations from across the state will participate by sharing information about the resources and services they provide to the autism community. Resource tables can be set up as early as 9:00 AM. This event is free and open to the public.
 
Senior Day @ The Capitol on May 8th

Hosted by State Representative Jane Garibay and the Aging Committee on Thursday May 8th at 10 a.m., Senior Day At The State Capitol is a chance to meet with legislators and learn about important programs and resources available for older adults in Connecticut. Enjoy refreshments, conversations, and community. Food and ice cream will be served. 
 
4th Annual CGA Kickball Classic to Benefit CT Foodshare

The Connecticut General Assembly is coming together to support Connecticut Foodshare!
 
Don’t miss the 2025 CGA Kickball Classic.

📅 May 12, 2025
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Dunkin’ Park in Hartford
🎟️ $10
Grab your ticket today HERE. 
 

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