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Connecticut State Senate

The Connecticut State Senate is the upper house in the Connecticut General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is composed of 36 senators elected for two-year terms from respective districts across the state. The State Senate operates with a variety of committees including Aging, Education, Judiciary, and Transportation, among others. The Senate's primary functions include legislating laws, confirming gubernatorial nominations and regulating and constructing the state budget, along with the constraints and regulations in serving the interests and needs of the Connecticut residents.

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Responses to petitions from Connecticut State Senate

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Connecticut State Senate’s response to Support Bradley’s Law Petition

Thanks for the [outreach]. I will support a formal process to care for animals left abandoned. If there is not a bill to do so this year, please feel free to contact me next session to discuss putting forward such language.

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Thank you for reaching out to Senator Somers. She appreciates hearing from you as she believes input from constituents is a critical part of the legislative process.

Senator Somers will review your concerns and your position on this matter a...

Thank you for your emails and for signing the petition.

You are absolutely right. I have long carried out my legislative duties recognizing that the violent media has had an incredibly negative and detrimental effect on our society, espec...

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