State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria
HARTFORD - State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, has been named Chair of the Legislative Review Committee by House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora for the 2021-23 legislative session.
Klarides-Ditria was also tapped to serve as a Caucus Whip.
“I am honored to be named Chair of the Regulation Review Committee for the 2021-2023 session and look forward to working with my colleagues to review and discuss proposed regulations to make certain they fit within existing state statute and do not make unintended alterations or changes,” Klarides-Ditria said.
“Nicole has distinguished herself as a smart, tough and capable leader for our caucus,” Candelora said.
“The regulation process in Connecticut is a year-round commitment that requires a keen eye and attention to detail. I am confident in her abilities to manage the intent of the lawmaker with the legal application of the law, while codifying regulations on behalf of the state residents. This committee is the only balanced one in the legislature—made up of equal numbers of parties from both sides. The respect that Nicole has earned by her colleagues will serve her well on this important committee.”
The Legislative Regulation Review Committee has the responsibility to review regulations proposed by state agencies and approve them before regulations are implemented. Since all regulations have the force of the law, it is imperative that the regulations do not infringe upon the legislative intent or clash with current state and federal laws and constitutions. The Legislative Regulation Review Committee is a bipartisan committee with a total of fourteen members, six senators and eight representatives equally by party. To ensure equality and bipartisanship throughout, the chairmanship or co-chairs rotate every two years pairing either a Democratic Senator with a House Republican or vice versa.
Candelora also tapped Klarides-Ditria to serve as a Caucus Whip for the coming term. Whips are traditionally responsible for helping to shape public policy, assisting Republican lawmakers and making sure all Republican House members are in attendance to cast their votes on legislative issues.
Klarides-Ditria has also been selected to serve on both the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee and Public Health Committee.
“Even though the pandemic has caused major disruptions to our usual routines, I am excited to start another session and work on the important issues facing the state,” Klarides-Ditria said. “This year more than ever, it’s important to make sure the policies, guidelines and laws passed in Hartford don’t unnecessarily burden the residents and businesses that are already struggling. If we work together we can find common sense balance that helps everyone.”
Klarides-Ditria was first elected in 2016. She represents the 105th District of Beacon Falls, Seymour, and Derby.
This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.
