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May 22, 2024

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Chairman Ben Proto

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CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR LAMONT TO KEEP HIS WORD AND
VETO TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO PAY STRIKING WORKERS' BILL



MIDDLETOWN — House Bill 5431, poorly named An Act Establishing a
Connecticut Families and Workers Account, now released as PA 24-131, has
been sent to Governor Ned Lamont’s desk for his signature. Will it be a
veto signature, as he promised, or will it be a signature signing the
bill into law?

“Governor Lamont, at his post-legislative session, clearly stated that
he does not support this bill. He described it as ‘too cute by half’ and
said if the legislature wants to create a fund for striking workers, it
should do so with a true vote on the issue,” said Connecticut Republican
Party Chair Ben Proto.

“Governor Lamont now has the opportunity to save taxpayers millions of
dollars by simply vetoing this badly drafted bill which will hurt our
economy, not provide any relief to struggling families, and will make
Connecticut even more unfriendly to businesses,” continued Proto.



“The Governor will have fifteen days from the time it is sent to him to
act on his promise, keep his word to the people of Connecticut, and veto
this legislation. Don’t keep us in suspense, Governor; sign your name to
the veto message the moment it arrives on your desk - the people of
Connecticut deserve nothing less than you keeping your word,” concluded
Proto.



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