Mary Welander

Municipal financial oversight is a critical component in ensuring that finances allocated by the state are being spent in the manner they were intended and maintaining the fiscal health of our communities. HB 5427 will make the necessary updates to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the state's system for municipal financial oversight.

https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2022&bill_num=5427

No family should be left in the dark following the death of a loved one – but for two families in Bridgeport, that was their tragic reality. HB 5349 will require police to notify a deceased person's family within 24 hours after identifying the victim so that their families may be met with true compassion and decency during a traumatic event.

https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2022&bill_num=5349

Connecticut Innovations provides the capital necessary to invest in the state's innovation ecosystem and ultimately, help to create and retain high paying jobs. HB 5264 streamlines Connecticut Innovations to help support companies growing right here in CT.

https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2022&bill_num=5264

Family Child Care Providers served a critical role over the last couple years, offering caregivers a safe, small group setting with flexible hours to ensure their child's needs are met while managing the constant changes of the pandemic. Among other technical changes, the House just passed HB 5279 to prioritize these providers like other care settings, helping parents and caregivers, and supporting the industry while it battles shortages. 

https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2022&bill_num=5279 

Connecticut is an aerospace manufacturing hub, and today's House passage of HB 5505 will continue that commitment to new helicopter production staying in the state and enable Sikorsky to build out thousands of jobs for our residents.

https://cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/CommDocTmyBillAllComm.asp?bill=HB-05505&doc_year=2022