Legislative Testimony

Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on S.B. 274: An Act Concerning Increased Funding To Planned Parenthood And Other Family Planning Clinics

The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,400 members supports S.B. 274. Title X provides for essential health care services to low income individuals and it is imperative that such services continue to be funded, through state dollars as necessary.

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Aug 22, 2023

TESTIMONY ON HB 5248: AN ACT CONCERNING COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS ON OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members, we support HB 5258.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on H.B. 5247: An Act Concerning Explanation of Benefits

The National Association of Social Workers, representing over 2,400 members supports HB 5247 as it rectifies significant concerns related to confidentiality of persons covered by health insurance plans when that person is not the primary holder of the policy.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on HB 5346: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO FUND SOCIAL WORKERS IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS.

The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing nearly 2,400 members supports HB 5346. There are individual and societal causes of homelessness that can be effectively addressed by the intervention of a social worker. This bill would set up pilot programs that will give persons utilizing emergency shelters with direct access to social work services.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on SB 981: AAC Revenue Items to Implement the Governor’s Budget

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter the state’s largest organization of social workers, we present this testimony on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC) and exemptions to certain types of retirement income.

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Aug 22, 2023

 

TESTIMONY ON S.B. 29: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

Senator Fonfara, Representative Scanlon, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of SB 29, “An Act Concerning the Earned Income Tax Credit.”

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Aug 22, 2023

TESTIMONY SUPPORTING SB-948: AN ACT ADDRESSING EDUCATION FUNDING AND RACIAL EQUITY IN CONNECTICUT.

Dear Honorable Chairpersons Sanchez and McCrory, Ranking Members McCarty and Berthel, Vice Chairs Barry and Daugherty Abrams, and all other Members of the Public Health Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly:

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on SJ 14: Resolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment To Permit Early Voting

The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter, representing over 2500 members supports SJ 14 to begin the steps toward amending the State Constitution to allow for early voting.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on HB 6660: An Act Implementing the Governor’s Budget Recommendations for General Government

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing nearly 2,300 members we urge the Appropriations Committee to fully fund the costs associated with early voting. The voters spoke clearly on Election Day that our state residents want the option of early voting. Adequate funding for municipalities is necessary to properly implement the early voting option.  

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on Bill 6733: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing nearly 2,300 members we offer the following comments on raised bill 6733.

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Aug 22, 2023

SB 479: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REUNIFICATION OF CHILDREN IN THE TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members requests the Children’s Committee consider the addition of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) along with licensed psychologist to determine recommendation of reunification of a child under DCF temporary custody to the parent(s).

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Aug 22, 2023

 

Raised Bill 972: An Act Concerning Crisis Intervention Training For Police Officers And Collaboration Between Police And Social Workers

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members, we support raised bill 972, with a suggested revision. This bill recognizes the critical importance of crisis intervention training for police officers and the growing usage of social workers by police departments.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on SB 403: AAC The Board of Pardons and Paroles, Erasure of Criminal Records for Certain Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Criminal History Record Information

The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2400 members supports SB 403.

Many social work clients report that the current pardon process is difficult to understand, uneven and lacking in transparency.  People report they cannot successfully complete the application without the help of a lawyer which is not financially realistic. Because of the difficult process and seemingly arbitrary denials, many returning citizens give up on the bureaucratic pardon process and continue to be barred from many job and housing options. The expungement of criminal records provided by SB 403 would open new opportunities and allow these citizens to truly rebuild their lives.

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Aug 22, 2023

TESTIMONY SUPPORTING SB-1019: AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES, ERASURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS FOR CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY OFFENSES, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ERASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION AND CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT SENTENCING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO MISDEMEANOR SENTENCES and

SB-978: AN ACT CONCERNING PAROLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS SERVING LENGTHY SENTENCES FOR CRIMES COMMITTED BEFORE THE INDIVIDUAL TURNED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.

Dear Honorable Chairpersons Winfield and Stafstrom, Ranking Members Kissel and Fishbein, Vice Chairs Kasser and Blumenthal, and all other Members of the Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly:

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on HB 5001: An Act Concerning Children’s Mental Health

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Chapter representing over 2,300 members, we thank the Committees for the bi-partisan proposed bill HB 5001. This is a monumental piece of legislation that we look forward to working on as it develops. This testimony will speak to those sections of the bill that are most relevant to social work and to our recommendations for revisions and additions. First however brief comments on social workers in Connecticut that helps to frame the discussion.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on Raised Bill 6569: An Act Concerning The Minimum Age To Be Eligible To Marry

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members we offer this testimony in support of raised bill 6569.

Current marriage law in Connecticut allows minors age 16 or 17 to marry with the consent of one parent and judicial approval, plus 16- and 17-year-olds who are emancipated youth may marry. This bill closes this loophole in the law by requiring that the minimum age to marry be 18 years of age.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on H.B. 7415: AAC As Surcharge on Capital Gains

The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,500 members supports H.B. 7415. This bill is a starting point toward a fairer budget that shares the burden on balancing the budget based on a household’s ability to contribute. We thank the Committee for raising this bill.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on SB 397: An Act Promoting Employment Advancement and the Economy by Addressing the Benefits Cliff

The National Association of Social Workers representing over 2,400 members is in support of SB 397. This bill will mitigate the problems that will arise as beneficiaries of income support programs reach the benefits cliff due to income increases from the higher minimum wage and other sources of income that increases a household or individual’s income without reaching the point of self-sufficiency.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on SB 397: An Act Promoting Employment Advancement and the Economy by Addressing the Benefits Cliff

The National Association of Social Workers representing over 2,400 members is in support of SB 397. This bill will mitigate the problems that will arise as beneficiaries of income support programs reach the benefits cliff due to income increases from the higher minimum wage and other sources of income that increases a household or individual’s income without reaching the point of self-sufficiency.

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Aug 22, 2023

Testimony on HB 5321: An Act Establishing A State Ombudsman’s Office For Behavioral Healthcare Coverage

On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members we strongly support HB 5321. This proposed bill is much needed and much overdue.

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