Majority Leader Rojas Touting Citizen Legislative Advisory Group

MANCHESTER, CT — A top legislator is recruiting members for a legislative advisory committee.

House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D – East Hartford, Manchester) said Monday he is recruiting residents of the 9th Assembly District to serve on a newly formed committee that will advise and provide feedback on issues up for debate at the state capitol.

Members of the committee will "engage their neighbors and friends on proposed legislation and share that feedback with the committee," he said.

Committee members' participation will "shape decisions" impacting Manchester, East Hartford and the State of Connecticut, Rojas added.

"I am seeking individuals from all walks of life so that the committee includes diverse opinions, perspectives and experiences that reflect the communities we live in. This will be a pilot initiative and at the outset the committee will meet bi-monthly to develop, review and discuss major legislative priorities and issues," Rojas said. "As issues arise at the Capitol, I will turn to this group for their honest feedback and insight. This is an opportunity to ensure the voices of East Hartford and Manchester residents are heard throughout the legislative process."

Rojas said members of the Advisory Committee will:

• Learn how to track legislation
• Review legislation and share their perspectives
• Receive an overview of the legislative and state budget processes
• Gain a better understanding of state government
• The Advisory Committee will be comprised of 16 members:
• Four who are registered as unaffiliated voters
• Four iwho are registered as Republican voters
• Four who are registered as Democratic voters
• Four registered in other parties

Those interested in applying to serve on the advisory committee can complete an application and learn more by visiting:

• www.housedems.ct.gov/Rojas/9thDistrictAdvisoryCommittee

Interested residents can also email Jason.Rojas@cga.ct.gov for further details.