“No matter how loud the anger, lies, and irrational voices get, we must remain steadfast in our mission to build more housing, lower costs, and grow the economy.”
HARTFORD – Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the following statement today on House Bill 5002:
“We respect Governor Lamont’s concerns regarding House Bill 5002 and remain committed to finding common ground on this critical legislation to build more housing and lower costs.
“We understand the Governor’s desire to remove and alter certain sections of the bill. However, the Senate Democrats have other ideas on adding provisions to the bill to strengthen the legislation.
“Senate leadership is prepared to collaborate over the next two weeks to see if a reasonable compromise can be reached which addresses the concerns of those who believe H.B. 5002 should contain more provisions to grow housing in Connecticut.
“If an agreement can be reached, we will address the changes when the General Assembly reconvenes in a special session later this year. If not, the governor, of course, retains his right to veto the bill. Senate leadership will continue negotiating in good faith until that deadline.
“No matter how loud the anger, lies, and irrational voices get, we must remain steadfast in our mission to build more housing, lower costs, and grow the economy.”
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