Reforms Passed in Senate to Ensure Overseas Military Votes Are Counted

“Our men and women in uniform know more than anyone the true price of democracy. Ensuring their votes are counted at election time is of the utmost importance, and with the assistance of modern technology, we have the ability to ensure that they are.” Senator Carlo Leone.

A bipartisan group of legislators have come together to pass legislation on the labeling of genetically modified foods to inform consumers of what they are eating. It would require food intended for human consumption that is entirely or partially genetically-engineered to be labeled “Produced with Genetic Engineering.”

We’re on our way to saving municipailties money while cleaning up our communities. We’ve passed a bill to create a recycling and disposal program for discarded sleeping mattresses. There will be incentives for recycling and more opportunities for legal disposal.

We’re proud to report that the State Senate passed Senate Bill 386 that permits local and regional school boards to award high school diplomas to Vietnam era veterans who left high school before graduating for military service. Current law already allows boards to do this for World War II and Korean War veterans.

Once again, the Senate passed legislation to prevent price gouging to protect consumers after severe weather events. Senate Bill 320 now goes to the House.

Connecticut farmers received a boost with Senate passage of a bill that will give preference to purchases of Connecticut-grown beef, pork, fish, and lamb by the State. “Connecticut Grown” dairy, poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables are already on the preferred products list. This bill now needs passsage in the House.