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Dear Neighbors,
I wanted to reach out as we are nearly at the halfway point of the 2021 Legislative Session. In addition to COVID related issues, my main focus has been on fiscal issues and working to make sure that we pass a budget that is fiscally responsible and does not increase the tax burden on the residents and improves the economic climate in Connecticut. I have been part of a vocal group of Moderate House Democrats who are pushing for a zero-tax increase budget. With a $3 billion rainy day fund, $800 million projected surplus from the current fiscal year and close to $4.5 billion coming from the federal government, now is the time to pay down our unfunded pension liability, be conservative but thoughtful with spending and to cut down on a fiscal cliff in future budgets.
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I have also had the honor to serve as the House Chairman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs this session and we work closely with the State Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Connecticut Military Department and the State Office of Military Affairs to pass a package of bills that help our veterans and supports the thousands of active duty military personnel stationed in Connecticut. You can watch the final VA Committee Meeting at this link here or click the image below.
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I have been committed since last summer to fixing aspects of the Police Accountably bill that raised questions or were vague. I have spent time talking with local Police Chiefs, Law Enforcement Labor Unions and other stakeholders. The most controversial part of the bill involved the section on “Use of Force.” Through hard work, we passed reforms to that bill that fixed parts of the bill that made Law Enforcement Officers uneasy. This section has been revised with the support of all stakeholders. More information about the modifications to the law can be found here.
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As always, if you ever have any questions or need help, please don't hesitate to contact my office at (860) 240-8370 or email me at Pat.Boyd@cga.ct.gov. To stay up to date with my work at the Capitol, visit my web page or like my Facebook page.
Take Care,
Pat Boyd
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Moderates Push Back Against Tax Hike Proposals - Click here to read
Rep. Boyd Calls Upon Utility Regulators to Prohibit Eversource From Recovering Millions in Costs Related to Tropical Storm Isaias From Ratepayers - Click here to read
Boyd Advocates for COVID-19 Relief for Rural Schools. Eastford, Union and Woodstock Academy left out of Federal COVID Funding - Click here to read
On March 19th I hosted a Youth Camp Advocacy Day to support the Summer Camps of Connecticut including the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp in Pomfret, YMCA Camp Woodstock and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp partially located in Eastford. Summer camps have long been a passion of mine and it was a pleasure to team up with the YMCAs of Connecticut, Connecticut 4-H Clubs, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Connecticut, the Connecticut Camping Association and the American Camp Association to advocate on this important component of child care.
You can watch the Advocacy program at this link, here, or click the image below.
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