Bob Godfrey

Saturday’s session was very productive. The House of Representatives passed this year’s adjustments to our budget. First and foremost is the funding for the city of Danbury, my hometown, that will deliver the service you expect, especially in public education, and help keep property taxes low. A tip of the hat not only to my colleagues but also to Mayor Roberto Alves who has been a very strong advocate for our city.

This is my favorite time of the year. Outside it’s the peak of spring’s promise. Inside the Connecticut House of Representatives is also at our peak. We’ve been working in the House Chamber every day, Monday through Friday, and expect to be at work Saturday. It was a week in which we honored our interns, celebrated Danbury, and entertained visitors from home from nurses to the Danbury Museum, the Chamber of Commerce, to Mayor Roberto Alves. Here’s the highlights.

The General Assembly has shifted into high gear. The House of Representatives was in four days this week, and we dealt with a number of big issues. Overall, we have been successful in protecting you from the chaos, cruelty, and corruption in Washington. Here’s a breakdown:

Last week was a busy week. It’s the first time this year the House has been in session two days. Then I had committee work, and enjoyed our interns’ mock session.

As spring brings April showers and daffodils, the General Assembly winds up our committee work for the year. Judiciary is finished, and Appropriations and Finance are voting out their proposals.

The business and busy-ness of the General Assembly continues. All committee except Judiciary (on which I sit), Appropriations, and Finance have met their deadlines for this year.

The General Assembly hit our mid-point for our regular session this week. More committees are finishing their original work for the year - Banking, Higher Education, Insurance and Real Estate, General Law, Government Oversight, and Transportation.

The legislative session is progressing quickly. The Aging, Children, Housing, and Veterans and Military Affairs Committees had their JF deadline this week. This means that the committees must report bills to the floor, wrapping up their work for the week.