H.B. 6524, AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION OF NEW FUEL CELL ELECTRICITY GENERATION PROJECTS.
Fuel cells can offer a cleaner, more efficient, and affordable option to supplying and storing energy. HB 6524 will require electric companies to solicit proposals for new fuel cell electricity generation projects. Further expanding the benefits of fuel cell technology is an essential investment in our state's environment and future.
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H.B. 6344, AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE UNEMPLOYED WORKERS' ADVOCATE.
During the pandemic, a great many of you reached out to my office for help filing for unemployment compensation. You know this process was long, arduous, and often frustrating. The increased burden on the Connecticut Department of Labor exposed serious need for improvement. So HB 6344, just passed by the House, would create the Office of Unemployed Workers' Advocate to better assist unemployed individuals with processing claims and understanding available programs and benefits.
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H.B. 6476, AN ACT CONCERNING A DISPARITY STUDY.
Social and economic disparities have existed in our policies and budgets for years but have been recently highlighted by the ongoing pandemic. Just passed by the House, HB 6476 creates a study to better understand the difficulties these disparities have created, and the opportunities for change to create more equity moving forward.
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H.B. 5312, AN ACT CONCERNING ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF CURRENCY AS PAYMENT IN LOCAL BUSINESSES.
We are rapidly transitioning to a digital world, but not only does this transition raise privacy concerns, it can leave many behind. A cashless society disproportionately hurts low-income communities where individuals lack the funds and resources to obtain bank accounts or credits cards. In addition, victims of domestic violence who are trying to leave their abuser are safer using cash because the abuser cannot trace their credit card activity. HB 5312 would ensure that customers who choose to use cash may do so.
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