May 4 Session Updates
Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide commonly found on golf courses, can be incredibly harmful to our state's pollinator population – causing a significant risk for the health of individuals regularly exposed to this pesticide, and our environment. The House just passed SB 120 to address these concerns by prohibiting the use of chlorpyrifos.
The pandemic led to 1.1 million women leaving the workforce nationally – accounting for approximately 63% of lost jobs according to the National Women's Law Center. The House just passed SB 407 to address this severe deficit and fill currently open positions.
https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2022&bill_num=407
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. In recognizing the significance of the day, the House just passed SB 350 to distinguish it as a legal holiday.
https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2022&bill_num=350