Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) took action following federal criminal charges announced today regarding Senator Dennis Bradley of the 23rd Senate District.
Senate President Looney removed Senator Bradley as Senate Chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee and named Senator Cathy Osten of the 19th Senate District as acting Chair of the committee, pending disposition of the charges.
Additionally, Senate President Looney removed Senator Bradley from his remaining committee assignments. Senator Bradley will no longer serve as Senate Vice Chair of the Committee on Children or as a member of the Banking, General Law, Internship, and Judiciary committees.
Senate President Looney also rescinded Senator Bradley’s appointment as Deputy Majority Leader.
“Based on the current available information regarding Senator Bradley, I have taken a first step to protect the integrity of the State Senate,” said Senator Looney.