Connecticut’s Regulation Review Committee has served as a critical bipartisan check on unelected state agencies for more than 50 years. HB 5554 would dismantle that balance.This bill changes the structure of the Regulation Review Committee, shifting it from an evenly...

Lawmakers are holding a public hearing on two bills that impact taxes, affordability, and fair economic policy.SB 84 implements the Governor’s budget through wide ranging tax and revenue changes. While framed as routine, the bill restructures key parts of Connecticut’s tax...

Lawmakers may soon hold a committee vote on HB 5037, a bill regulating how social media platforms operate in the name of protecting minors online.Protecting children is a shared priority. But HB 5037 raises serious constitutional concerns and risks placing Connecticut on...

Lawmakers are considering SB 440, a bill that would allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits.Unemployment insurance was designed to support workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, not to subsidize voluntary work stoppages. This bill changes...

The Education Committee has placed strict time limits on public testimony for one of the most controversial bills this session, a proposal that would increase regulation of homeschooling families. We oppose these limits because parents deserve the opportunity to speak on...

HB 5336 requires a study on workforce needs related to advanced nuclear energy technologies such as small modular reactors and other next generation nuclear systems. We support this bill because nuclear energy can play a critical role in providing reliable, affordable, and...

SB 271 would weaken existing union financial reporting requirements for organizations that collect dues from public employees. We oppose this bill because the problem is not the law itself, but the lack of consistent enforcement.Connecticut law already requires unions to...

HB 5218 makes several changes to how teacher discipline and workplace protections are handled in Connecticut schools. While parts of the bill include reasonable ideas, we oppose it in its current form because it would give final authority over teacher termination decisions...

SB 319 would ban the sale of gas powered leaf blowers in Connecticut by 2029 and prohibit their use statewide by 2030. We oppose this bill because it creates a statewide equipment mandate while using electric ratepayer money to subsidize the transition.The bill directs...

SB 252 would create a Regulation Sunset Commission to regularly review existing state agency regulations and recommend whether they should be updated, revised, or repealed. We support this bill because it creates a structured, transparent process to examine rules that may...

This proposal strengthens oversight of fraud, waste, and inefficiency in state government. We support it because transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining public trust. Taxpayers deserve confidence that public dollars are being spent responsibly and as...

HB 5221 would reestablish the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, restoring a permanent, bipartisan body responsible for evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency, and fiscal impact of Connecticut’s state programs. The committee would have authority to...

SB 102 would redirect the extra 1 percent meals tax collected at restaurants, grocery stores, and catered events away from the state’s general fund and send it directly to the town where the purchase was made. While helping municipalities is an important goal, this change...

SB 103 would create a refundable child tax credit to provide financial relief to families raising children in Connecticut. We support the goal of returning money to families, especially in a high cost state where inflation and everyday expenses continue to strain household...

SB 104 would create a new surcharge on capital gains income for certain taxpayers above set income thresholds. We oppose this bill because it adds another layer of taxation in a state that already has high tax burdens and ongoing affordability challenges.Capital gains taxes...

SB 151 would limit certain local land use and zoning rules in an effort to address housing concerns. While expanding housing opportunities is an important goal, we oppose SB 151 in its current form because it reduces local decision making authority and raises fiscal and...

SB 101 would create a new statewide property tax on homes valued above $3 million. This tax would be added on top of the local property taxes homeowners already pay. Depending on the value of the home, the state would charge an additional 2 to 4 mills each year.Even if the...

SB 250 requires a study of how quickly state agencies respond to Freedom of Information Act requests. We support this bill because government transparency depends on timely access to public records.When residents, journalists, and researchers request public information,...

SB 105 would eliminate various occupational and professional licensing fees in Connecticut. We support this bill because it reduces unnecessary costs that make it harder for people to work in their chosen professions. Many workers must pay application, renewal, and...

HB 5133 would increase Connecticut’s top personal income tax rate from 6.99 percent to 7.99 percent. We oppose this bill because it raises taxes in a state that already has high costs and ongoing affordability challenges.Connecticut relies heavily on income tax revenue,...

Last week, the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee held a public hearing on a proposal to establish a new capital gains surcharge under the banner of “taxing the rich.” While supporters argue it targets only high earners, it would still create a brand new tax in...

HB 5156 would create a new state climate change superfund intended to pay for infrastructure and environmental projects by requiring certain energy companies to make payments based on past greenhouse gas emissions. While the proposal is framed as targeting corporations, the...

SB 151 would change how housing and zoning decisions are made in Connecticut by limiting how much say local communities have over development in their own towns. While increasing housing supply is an important goal, this bill shifts decision-making away from local officials...