2024 Acts Affecting Reports Collection

Posted on July 9, 2024

HARTFORD – Each year, the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) publishes a collection of “Acts Affecting” reports. These reports provide a brief explanation of the new state laws impacting various subjects and topics. To date, reports cover the following categories:

  • Seniors
  • Housing & Real Estate
  • Business & Jobs
  • People with Disabilities
  • Municipalities
  • Banking
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Veterans & the Military
  • Town Clerks & Elections
  • First Responders
  • Animals & Agriculture
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Criminal

New Laws Effective July 1st

Posted on June 28, 2024

Several new laws will be going into effect on Monday, July 1st. I have highlighted some of the major pieces of legislation for your review and encourage you to check out all the newly effective laws.

Click here to review all new Connecticut laws taking effect on July 1st.

July 1st New Laws…

School Mandate Relief (Public Act: 24-45)

  • This new law creates an advisory council to examine any mandates imposed on local boards of education by the General Assembly and will provide recommendations to remove

Litchfield Flag Retirement Ceremony

Posted on June 20, 2024

Photo: Senator Stephen Harding and State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes speak to attendees of the Litchfield Flag Retirement Ceremony.

LITCHFIELD – On Monday evening, Litchfield’s area legislators coordinated a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Morgan Weir American Legion Post 27. State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes (R-66) and State Senator Stephen Harding (R-30) participated in the event, which drew a crowd of distinguished veterans and members of the community.

“Proper flag etiquette is a small way

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