December 12, 2019 •
Connecticut General Assembly to Convene Two Special Sessions

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The Connecticut General Assembly is scheduled to convene for a special session on December 18. The special legislative session is to vote on issues regarding a hospital tax settlement and a restaurant workers wage bill. Gov. Ned Lamont and the […]
The Connecticut General Assembly is scheduled to convene for a special session on December 18.
The special legislative session is to vote on issues regarding a hospital tax settlement and a restaurant workers wage bill.
Gov. Ned Lamont and the Legislature also agreed to convene a special session in early January to address a bonding bill and a long-term infrastructure plan.
December 9, 2019 •
Connecticut Governor Announces Special Election for House District 151

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Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 21, 2020 for House District 151. The seat for House District 151 was vacated earlier this week by Rep. Fred Camillo after being elected first selectman of Greenwich in November. The […]
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 21, 2020 for House District 151.
The seat for House District 151 was vacated earlier this week by Rep. Fred Camillo after being elected first selectman of Greenwich in November.
The winner of the special election will complete the remaining year of Camillo’s term.
December 4, 2019 •
Connecticut Governor Announces Special Elections

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Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 14, 2020, to fill two vacancies in the House of Representatives. House District 48 was most recently held by Rep. Linda Orange who passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Rep. Brenda […]
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 14, 2020, to fill two vacancies in the House of Representatives.
House District 48 was most recently held by Rep. Linda Orange who passed away due to pancreatic cancer.
Rep. Brenda Kupchick resigned from the House District 132 seat on November 22 to assume office as chief elected official of Fairfield.
July 26, 2019 •
Connecticut General Assembly Convenes and Adjourns Special Session

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On July 22, the Connecticut General Assembly convened and adjourned a special session. During the special session lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1210 authorizing state grant commitments for school building projects. Senate Bill 1210 also made changes to the procurement processes […]
On July 22, the Connecticut General Assembly convened and adjourned a special session.
During the special session lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1210 authorizing state grant commitments for school building projects.
Senate Bill 1210 also made changes to the procurement processes for school building construction, architectural services, and construction management services.
The bill was signed on July 23 by Gov. Ned Lamont and most passages went into effect immediately.
However, changes to the procurement processes become effective on July 1, 2020.
June 6, 2019 •
Connecticut Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

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The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned sine die on June 5. During the five-month legislative session lawmakers failed to pass bills concerning the code of ethics, lobbyist transparency, and dark money disclosure and regulation. Gov. Lamont thanked the Legislature for approving […]
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned sine die on June 5.
During the five-month legislative session lawmakers failed to pass bills concerning the code of ethics, lobbyist transparency, and dark money disclosure and regulation.
Gov. Lamont thanked the Legislature for approving legislation to accelerate the deployment of high-speed wireless technology throughout the state.
The monthly employer activity report required any month the General Assembly is in regular session is due July 10.
March 25, 2019 •
Connecticut Announces Special Election for House District 130
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election for May 7, to fill a state representative vacancy in House District 130. The seat became vacant following the passing of State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago on March 15. The winner of the special […]
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election for May 7, to fill a state representative vacancy in House District 130.
The seat became vacant following the passing of State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago on March 15.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Santiago’s term through 2020.
March 4, 2019 •
CT Governor Announces House District 19 Special Election
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on April 16 for House District 19. The seat was vacated by the resignation of Derek Slap who won the special election for Senate District 5. The winner will serve the remainder of […]
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on April 16 for House District 19.
The seat was vacated by the resignation of Derek Slap who won the special election for Senate District 5.
The winner will serve the remainder of Slap’s term until 2020.
January 11, 2019 •
Connecticut Governor Announces Special Elections
Gov. Ned Lamont issued writs on Friday to set February 26 as the date for special elections to fill five vacancies. The 3rd, 5th, and 6th Senate Districts as well as the 39th and 99th House Districts became vacant earlier […]
Gov. Ned Lamont issued writs on Friday to set February 26 as the date for special elections to fill five vacancies.
The 3rd, 5th, and 6th Senate Districts as well as the 39th and 99th House Districts became vacant earlier this week when five members of the General Assembly resigned in order to accept jobs in Lamont’s administration.
There will be no primary elections to choose the nominees.
January 9, 2019 •
Five Connecticut Lawmakers Resign
Five Connecticut lawmakers have accepted jobs in Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration and have resigned from the General Assembly. State Representatives Chris Soto and James Albis as well as Senators Beth Bye, Terry Gerrantana, and Tim Larson submitted their resignations to […]
Five Connecticut lawmakers have accepted jobs in Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration and have resigned from the General Assembly.
State Representatives Chris Soto and James Albis as well as Senators Beth Bye, Terry Gerrantana, and Tim Larson submitted their resignations to the secretary of state this week.
Gov. Lamont has 10 days to announce special elections to fill each vacancy.
May 10, 2018 •
Connecticut General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 9, 2018. Lawmakers took no action on a bill affecting campaign finance and elections. House Bill 5526 would have modified registration requirements for political committees, expanded independent expenditure disclosure requirements, prohibited […]
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 9, 2018. Lawmakers took no action on a bill affecting campaign finance and elections.
House Bill 5526 would have modified registration requirements for political committees, expanded independent expenditure disclosure requirements, prohibited independent expenditures by foreign-influenced entities, and required online platforms to disclose purchasers of political advertisements.
Employer and lobbyist reports are due on the 10th day of the following month when the General Assembly is in regular session.
May 7, 2018 •
Connecticut Governor Announces Special Election
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election for June 4. The special election will fill the Connecticut House of Representatives District 4 seat left open by the resignation of Rep. Angel Arce, with months remaining on his term. State Rep. […]
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election for June 4.
The special election will fill the Connecticut House of Representatives District 4 seat left open by the resignation of Rep. Angel Arce, with months remaining on his term.
State Rep. Arce resigned last April due to allegations of inappropriate text messages with a teenage girl.
March 7, 2018 •
Connecticut Installing a New Lobbyist Reporting System
The Connecticut Office of State Ethics will soon transition to a new lobbyist reporting system. The new system will be installed on March 8 starting at 7am. Users may experience some difficulty with the system during the installation process.
The Connecticut Office of State Ethics will soon transition to a new lobbyist reporting system.
The new system will be installed on March 8 starting at 7am.
Users may experience some difficulty with the system during the installation process.
January 16, 2018 •
Connecticut Special Election Announced for Assembly District 120
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election will be held on February 27 for Assembly District 120. The seat was vacated by Laura Hoydick effective January 2, who was elected mayor of Stratford. This is the second special election to […]
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election will be held on February 27 for Assembly District 120.
The seat was vacated by Laura Hoydick effective January 2, who was elected mayor of Stratford.
This is the second special election to be held in Connecticut this year, after the 15th Assembly District special election on January 9.
January 10, 2018 •
Connecticut Special Session Adjourns
After being delayed by a snowstorm, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on Monday, January 8. Both chambers overwhelmingly passed House Bill 7601, which restored funding to the Medicare Savings Program. Gov. Dannel Malloy has threatened to veto the bill.
After being delayed by a snowstorm, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on Monday, January 8.
Both chambers overwhelmingly passed House Bill 7601, which restored funding to the Medicare Savings Program.
Gov. Dannel Malloy has threatened to veto the bill.
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