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Steve DelVecchio
Director of Government Affairs and Economic Development Phone: 203-757-0701, Ext. 319 [email protected] Legislative AgendaEvery year the Chamber develops a legislative agenda with you in mind. Click below to view the 2025 Legislative Agenda.
The Waterbury Chamber also develops a municipal agenda for the city's business owners.
2025 Chamber Testimony Submitted to the Connecticut Legislature
✅HB 6786: An Act Concerning The Hiring Ratio for Skilled Trades ✅HB 6881: An Act Concerning Arts, Culture, and Tourism 🔴 SB 10: An Act Concerning Health Insurance and Patient Protection ✅SB 739: An Act Concerning the Distribution Of The Sales And Use Taxes Imposed On Meals Sold By An Eating Establishment, Caterer Or Grocery Store 🔴SB 831: An Act Concerning Advance Notice of an Employees Work Schedule to Certain Employee How to Get Involved
1. Identify Relevant Legislation Stay informed on proposed bills that could affect your business. Each bill is labeled as a Senate Bill (SB) or House Bill (HB) followed by a number. Example: HB 5609: An Act Concerning Retirement Benefits and Workers’ Compensation Benefits Visit cga.ct.gov and use the Quick Bill Search tool to find bill language, scheduled committee meetings, and public hearing dates. 2. Find Your Legislator Not sure who represents your district? Use the Find Your Legislator tool to search by address and access contact details for state and federal officials. Find Your Legislator 3. Contact Your Legislator Once identified, reach out to your local representative by phone or email. The Legislative Office Building provides direct lines to each caucus:
To submit written testimony, visit the committee’s homepage and follow the submission instructions. By taking these steps, you can help shape the policies that affect your business and industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to make an impact—speak up today! 
Economic Development ResourcesWaterbury Development Corporation
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments The Connecticut Business & Industry Association Joseph McGrath Director of Economic Development, Waterbury LOCAL GOVERNMENT Waterbury Beacon Falls Bethlehem Cheshire Middlebury Naugatuck Oakville Oxford Prospect Southbury Thomaston Watertown Wolcott Woodbury |
Your RepresentativesFEDERAL GOVERNMENT
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Hartford Office: 860-258-6940 Washington, DC Office: 202-224-2823 U.S. Senator Chris Murphy Hartford Office: 860-549-8463 Washington DC Office: 202-224-4041 Rep. Jahana Hayes, 5th Congressional District 108 Bank St., 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT: 860-223-8412 Washington DC Office: 202-225-4476 STATE GOVERNMENT Sen. Jan Hochadel, D-13th District: Cheshire, Meriden, Middlefield, and Middletown: [email protected] 860-240-8600 Sen. Joan Hartley, D-15th District: Waterbury, Middlebury, Naugatuck (Waterbury [email protected] 860-240-0006 Sen. Rob Sampson, R-16th District: Cheshire, Prospect, Southington, Waterbury, and Wolcott [email protected] 860-240-8800 Sen. Jorge Cabrera, R-17th District: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge [email protected] 860-240-8800 Sen. Henri Martin, R-31st District: Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, and Thomaston [email protected] 860-240-8800 Sen. Eric Berthel, R-32nd District: Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Washington, Watertown, Woodbury [email protected] 860-240-8800 Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes, R-66th District: Bethlehem, Litchfield, Morris, Warren, and Woodbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Joe Polletta, R-68th District: Watertown and Woodbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Cindy Harrison, R-69 District: Southbury, Bridgewater, New Milford, and Roxbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Seth Bronko, R-70 District: Naugatuck [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Bill Pizzuto, R-71st District: Middlebury & Waterbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Larry Butler, D-72nd District: Waterbury [email protected] 860-245-8585 Rep. Ron Napoli Jr., D-73rd District: Waterbury [email protected] 860-240-8585 Rep. Michael DiGiovancarlo, D-74th District: Waterbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Geraldo Reyes Jr., D-75th District: Waterbury [email protected] 860-240-8585 Rep. John Piscopo, R-76th District: Burlington, Harwinton, Litchfield, and Thomaston [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco, R-80th District: Southington and Wolcott [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Liz Linehan, D-103rd District: Cheshire, Hamden, and Wallingford [email protected] 860-240-8585 Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, D-105th District: Beacon Falls, Derby, and Seymour [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Arnold Jensen, R-131st District: Naugatuck, Oxford, and Southbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-89th District: Bethany, Cheshire, Prospect, and Waterbury [email protected] 860-240-8700 |
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