2023 Legislative Session News and In-Depth Reporting

A new year, and a new rush of bills (that may or may not have a shot)

The bills filed in the first week of the CT General Assembly session offer a hint of objectives to be pursued, less a blueprint for them.

Comments from Democratic leadership and experts signaled that housing and zoning will be major issues of CT’s upcoming legislative session.

CT Democrats have solid majorities and no deep schisms in their caucuses. Rep. Matt Ritter and Sen. Martin Looney were reelected as leaders.

CT’s strong financial situation has led to to calls for tax cuts or more spending or both. Gov. Lamont wants to keep the safeguards in place.

Democrats will have a 96-53 majority to begin the session. The vacancies will be filled in special elections in safe Democratic districts.

Advocates hope CT lawmakers expand HUSKY eligibility, address staffing shortages in health care, improve mental health resources and more.

The CT General Assembly will begin its 2023 session with new members, more leadership titles, and the Capitol fully open to the public.

Rep. Dan Fox, D-Stamford, could be anticipating a nomination by Gov. Ned Lamont as a judge of the Superior Court.

The group wants legislators to take up zoning reform, eviction protection and a new fund to reward towns for building affordable housing.