West Hartford State Rep. Becker Made Chairman of Regulation Committee

State Rep. Brian Becker (D-West Hartford, Avon and Farmington) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey to serve as chairman of the regulation review committee.

“With Brian’s extensive background as a lawyer, his attention to detail, and the respect he has earned on both sides of the aisle for his work ethic and thoughtful approach, I think Brian is a perfect fit for this important position,” Sharkey said.

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Becker is beginning his third term as a state representative.

The regulation review committee reviews regulations proposed by state agencies and approves them before implementation.

“Constituents continue to tell me that burdensome regulations have made it more difficult for them to conduct business,” Becker said. “I look forward to working diligently on the Regulations Review Committee to streamline and simplify Connecticut’s regulations while still safeguarding the public policy goals that the regulations were designed to protect.”

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