The 2022 Legislative Session Starts Today

February 9, 2022

The 2022 legislative session kicked off today.

This session, we'll have the opportunity to continue addressing the fallout of COVID-19, make Connecticut more affordable for working families, and advance Connecticut's recovery.

2022 Session Starts Today

While opening day almost resembles sessions pre-COVID-19, the legislative process will operate like it did last year with virtual committee meetings and public hearings throughout the month of February.

Public hearings are an impactful way for you to share your experiences directly with lawmakers and influence change. To learn more about submitting testimony and participating in public hearings, click here.

In addition to public hearings, there are numerous ways for you to stay engaged in our state's democracy. Below are just some of the resources available to you as the 2022 legislative session gets underway:

 

Resources to Navigate the 2022 Session

  • The non-partisan Office of Legislative Research recently published the 2022 Major Issues report, which summarizes key issues the legislature could take up during the upcoming session.
  • Visit the CGA website to view a daily schedule of events, access committee information, find your State Senator or State Representative, and more.
  • Read the Bulletin to find out when committees are meeting, how to provide public hearing testimony, and more.
  • Register for the CGA's Bill Tracking system, here, to follow any bill as it moves through the legislative process. You will receive notifications when the bill's status changes.
  • For information on how to testify on a bill that is up for a public hearing, follow this link.
  • Access the CGA Citizen's Guide, here, for more on how you can become part of the process
  • Follow CTN for live coverage of committee meetings and House and Senate floor debates.

Are you curious about how your tax dollars are spent? The State Comptroller's OpenConnecticut web portal allows residents to track state government spending in real time

Your voice is fundamental to the legislative process, and I hope you will continue to reach out to me to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions.