Rep. Jason Rojas

Maddy summaryHR 6 confirms the appointments of Rabbi Donna Berman (New Hartford), Reverend Ashley "AJ" Johnson (Hartford), Bishop Marichal Monts (Hartford), and Edgar Rodriguez (Bridgeport) as Deputy Chaplains of the House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative sessions. This procedural resolution formally recognizes existing nominations for these religious leaders to serve in the House chaplaincy role. The bill does not create new policy or affect broader constituencies - it solely validates specific appointments. No additional mechanisms or affected groups beyond the named individuals are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HR 3) that establishes a committee to handle vote canvassing for state representatives. It directs the House Speaker to appoint a three-member committee from the House to officially count and verify election results for state representative positions. The resolution does not change any laws or policies - it only creates an internal process for the House to manage election verification. As a procedural matter, it affects only the legislative body's internal operations, not the public or existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 2) establishes procedural rules for the House of Representatives during the 2025-2026 legislative sessions. It details the speaker's duties (including maintaining order, presiding, and handling absences), outlines the appointment process for deputy speakers and chaplains, and specifies how bills are calendared and referred. The resolution directly affects all House members, staff, and committee operations by setting standard procedures for conducting business. It does not change substantive policy but governs the House's internal workflow and meeting protocols.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution confirms Reverend Erica Thompson of West Hartford as Chaplain of the House of Representatives for the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions. It directly appoints her to this ceremonial role within the House, which provides spiritual support and leads daily prayers. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any laws; it simply formalizes her nomination for the position. The appointment is limited to the specified sessions and applies solely to the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill) that formally invites the Governor to attend a joint convention of the legislature. It directs a committee of two Senators and two Representatives to extend the invitation and present any messages the Governor might wish to deliver. The resolution does not change laws or affect any specific group; it simply outlines the process for inviting the Governor to a legislative gathering.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 1) establishes the procedural rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session, governing how the Senate and House of Representatives operate together. It specifies that messages between chambers must go through presiding officers, sets guidelines for joint conventions (held in the House Hall), and details the structure of 23 joint standing committees (like Appropriations, Education, and Environment) that will review legislation. The resolution defines committee composition limits (e.g., 9 senators/35 representatives for most committees) and outlines which committees handle specific policy areas, such as finance, education, or environmental matters. As a procedural document, it does not create new laws but sets the framework for legislative workflow.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution requiring the printing of the Governor's annual message. It directs that the message be printed in both the Senate and House journals and that enough copies be printed for general distribution. The resolution affects the legislative printing process but does not change laws or impact specific groups. It standardizes how the Governor's message is documented and shared with the public.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 4) directs the Clerk of the House to print and distribute daily copies of the House Journal as needed, and to print session-end copies as required by law. It is a procedural resolution affecting only internal House operations, with no impact on citizens, policies, or external entities. The resolution provides no new policy changes but standardizes the administrative process for journal printing. As a routine procedural measure, it does not involve voting or substantive legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HR 7) that appoints a three-member committee from the House to formally notify the Senate that the House is organized and prepared to convene in a joint session with the Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it simply follows standard legislative protocol for initiating a joint convention. The resolution specifies the committee's sole purpose: to inform the Senate of the House's readiness. As a routine procedural step, it has no policy impact beyond facilitating the formal meeting process.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how Connecticut assesses property taxes on motor vehicles and establishes stricter penalties for unpaid taxes. It requires tax collectors to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles when vehicle taxes are delinquent, which will prevent the DMV from issuing new registrations or renewing existing ones until the debt is cleared. Additionally, the legislation creates a standardized schedule for valuing vehicles based on depreciation and clarifies how electronic equipment and leased items are classified for tax purposes. These changes aim to streamline the assessment process and ensure that owners pay their local property taxes before they can legally register or renew their vehicles.