Bobby Gibson

Late Monday night, the House passed the State Budget. This historic budget contains $600 million in total tax relief for all of us, including child tax credits, a 100% exemption on retirement income, a cap on car taxes, increases to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and a continued suspension of the gas tax through December.

We have long championed measures that promote a healthier environment and I am pleased to share that finally, SB 4 – a measure that now heads to the governor's desk for signing, is an important step forward in that direction.

After months of negotiation and hearing input from residents across our state, I am happy to pass along great news.

Today, in the House, we passed a historic bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the immediate, intermediate, and long-term needs of the children's mental and behavioral health system in Connecticut, a priority during the 2022 legislative session.

Connecticut families continue to be impacted by historic inflation, affecting nearly every aspect of daily life. My colleagues and I remain committed to finding ways to put money back into your pockets.

Last week, I joined my colleagues to advocate for a Voter's Rights Act in Connecticut.

As we work to respond to the pandemic-driven uptick in car thefts and other criminal activity that all states have experienced, House Democrats have led bipartisan discussions since last summer to develop juvenile justice reforms without undoing our recent progress.

Today, we passed an emergency-certification that will ease some of the financial burden on Connecticut residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels.