Information on bills and other legislation that affects CT sportsmen and RF&G members. Click on each bill number to go to the CT General Assembly page for more information on the bill. There is a listing of other resources at the bottom of the page.
Bills Needing Action by RF&G Members:
| Bill | Action Needed |
|---|---|
| HB05031 | 2/7/2021 – This bill has been introduced to the legislative committee and concerns an act prohibiting the sale, trade or distribution of new animal fur. Now is the time to send a SHORT and SIMPLE message to committee chairs so they do not pick up the bill for public hearing. To do this: Send an email or leave a phone message to the individuals below with the following statement: ” I, __(insert your name)____________, request that you OPPOSE Bill #HB05031.” Committee Chair Senator Christine Cohen: Christine.Cohen@cga.ct.gov Her legislative aid: Sue Tufts 860-240-0455 Her Press Aide: Lawrence Cook 860-240-8609 Committee Member Tammy Nuccio Tammy.Nuccio@housegop.ct.gov |
| HB05031 | 2/7/2021 – This bill has been introduced to the legislative committee and concerns an act prohibiting the use of leghold or body-crushing traps. Now is the time to send a SHORT and SIMPLE message to committee chairs so they do not pick up the bill for public hearing. To do this: Send an email or leave a phone message to the individuals below with the following statement: ” I, __(insert your name)____________, request that you OPPOSE Bill #HB05031.” Committee Chair Senator John Fonfara: John.Fonfara@cga.ct.gov Legislative Aid: Pete Torres 860-240-0043 Press Aide: Lawrence Cook 860-240-8609 Committee Member: Tammy Nuccio Tammy.Nuccio@housegop.ct.gov |
Bills to OPPOSE
| Session | Bill | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HB05031 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE, TRADE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NEW ANIMAL FUR. |
| 2021 | HB05528 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF LEGHOLD OR BODY-CRUSHING TRAPS. |
| 2021 | HB05531 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX ON AMMUNITION. |
| 2021 | SB125 | AN ACT LIMITING MULTIPLE HANDGUN PURCHASES IN A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD. |
| 2021 | HR127 | To provide for the licensing of firearm and ammunition possession and the registration of firearms, and to prohibit the possession of certain ammunition. A Must Read! – Death of the 2ND, is here NOW! |
Bills to SUPPORT
| Session | Bill | Title |
| 2021 | HB5443 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING HUNTING ON PRIVATE LANDS ON SUNDAYS |
| 2021 | HB5446 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF SINGLE SHOT HANDGUNS DURING THE PRIVATE LAND REVOLVER DEER HUNTING SEASON. |
| 2021 | HB5447 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING A BLACK BEAR HUNTING SEASON IN NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT. |
| 2021 | SB63 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE HUNTING OF BLACK BEAR IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY. |
| 2021 | SB373 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A YEAR-ROUND TROUT SEASON. |
| 2021 | SB374 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PASSPORT TO THE PARKS FUNDS FOR FISH HATCHERIES. Passport to Parks is a $10 fee we all pay upon registering a vehicle in CT, which gives us FREE access to State Parks. Many of us do not use these parks, so it would be fair to see some of our money going to the hatchery infrastructure to broaden the benefit of this fee. |
| 2021 | HB6035 | AN ACT CONCERNING STAFFING LEVELS AT THE SPECIAL LICENSING AND FIREARMS UNIT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION. This bill would increase staffing levels to ensure that firearms dealers and their customers are better served. |
| 2021 | HB5523 | AN ACT REQUIRING ENFORCEMENT OF FISHING REGULATIONS. The real problem: lack of adequate staffing of our Conservation Officers in the field. Again, Not sure we need a HB to fix it! |
| 2021 | HB5450 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF LONG GUNS AND ATTENDANT AMMUNITION AND MAGAZINES BY PERSONS POSSESSING A HUNTING LICENSE AND A VALID STATE-ISSUED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. To allow persons who hold a hunting license and a valid state issued photo ID (not necessarily from CT) to purchase long guns and ammo. |
| 2021 | HB5522 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING HUNTERS TO USE SOUND SUPPRESSORS. The suppressor still would need to be registered. Would alleviate complaints from home-owners residing near hunting areas. Support. |
Other Resources and Websites
| Tips for Communicating with Legislators Take a look at this document compiled by CCDL (CT Citizen’s Defense League) on how to communicate with legislators. Includes great tips on how to write a letter/email to them and directions to the Legislative Office Building (LOB). http://rockvillefishandgameclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-07_LegislationUpdate.pdf |
| CT Citizen’s Defense League – www.ccdl.us A great resource for links to legislation, CT gun laws and locating your legislator. |
| Connecticut General Assembly – https://www.cga.ct.gov/default.asp View a list of bills, search for a bill and sign-up to receive updates on bills. |
| NRA – https://home.nra.org/ Home page for the National Rifle Association. |
Legislative Contacts (as of Jan 2021)
| Find Your Representative – Use this form to find your local representative. More common representatives are below. State Senator Dan Champagne (35th district) Sen. Champagne’s Legislative Aide: Brittney Hedges 860-240-0574 |
| Congressman Joe Courtney (2nd district) https://courtney.house.gov/ Phone: (202) 225-2076 Email Congressman Courtney |
| State Representative Tim Ackert (8th district) Serving the residents of Columbia, Coventry, Tolland, and Vernon https://www.cthousegop.com/ackert/ Phone: (860) 240-8700 Email Rep. Ackert |
| State Representative Tammy Nuccio (53rd district) Serving the residents of Ashford, Tolland, and Willington https://www.cthousegop.com/Nuccio/ Phone: (860) 240-8700 Email Rep. Nuccio |
| State Representative Michael Winkler Serving the Residents of Vernon http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Winkler Phone: (860) 240-8585 Email Rep. Winkler |