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State Senator Henri Martin

Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore

Henri Martin, elected to his 6th term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 31st District. He serves as the Ranking Member on the Commerce Committee, the Higher Education Committee and the Committee on Children. Henri is a longtime small business owner in Bristol and has previously served that town as councilman and Acting Mayor.

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"Together, we will forge a Connecticut where every voice is heard and every dream is possible. Let's build a brighter future, ensuring that our state is a nurturing home where all can thrive and flourish."
– Senator Henri Martin

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05/29/2025

Sen. Martin Applauds Final Passage of Bill to Boost Skilled Trades Opportunities in CT

Sen. Henri Martin is applauding the final passage of legislation he is co-sponsoring that seeks to loosen Connecticut’s restrictions on hiring apprentices for companies in the electrical, plumbing, heating, piping and cooling, sprinkler fitter and sheet metal work trades. Sen. Martin said loosening the current hiring ratio rules in the skilled trades regarding apprentices and ... Henri Martin

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05/20/2025

Sen. Martin Celebrates CT Manufacturers

Sen. Henri Martin recently joined manufacturers and a bipartisan group of legislators to celebrate “Manufacturing Day” at the State Capitol. “This event brought hundreds of students to the State Capitol to learn about the innovative products that are made right here in Connecticut,” Sen. Martin said. “As lawmakers, it is very helpful for us to ... Henri Martin

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05/07/2025

Sen. Martin Applauds “Street Takeover” Bill’s Overwhelming Passage in CT Senate

Sen. Henri Martin applauded the State Senate’s May 7 overwhelming passage of a bill that would allow law enforcement to confiscate driver’s licenses or vehicles used in so-called “street takeovers” in addition to authorizing municipalities to adopt ordinances related to street takeovers and destroy seized vehicles after 30 days. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-01284-R000732-BA.PDF) “This is a positive step. ... Henri Martin

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05/05/2025

Sen. Martin Backs Measure to Improve Contaminated Properties

Sen. Henri Martin of Bristol, the ranking Republican senator on the legislature’s Commerce Committee, has voted in favor of legislation revising the state’s so-called Transfer Act in order to strike a better balance between expensive environmental cleanups and economic development opportunities. “This has been a true bipartisan effort to be proud of,” Sen. Martin said. ... Henri Martin

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05/02/2025

CT Senate GOP Urges Homeschooling Community to Attend Monday Informational Hearing

Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Jason Perillo, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding today urged Connecticut homeschooler families to attend a Homeschooling Informational Hearing at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 5 in Room 2 E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. (YouTube hearing link here: ... Henri Martin

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04/07/2025

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Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding an Apr. 4 state’s Psychiatric Security Review Board hearing which revealed how a current Whiting Forensic patient who was acquitted in the 2015 murder of girlfriend Delma Murphy by reason of insanity changed his legal last ... Henri Martin

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03/25/2025

“Excellent news.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Aerospace Biz Expansion

Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Commerce Committee, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Ranking Senator on the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Rocky Hill-based MTU Aero Engines North America expanding in CT and having a hiring push. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/24/ct-company-in-commercial-and-military-aircraft-business-expanding-operation-and-hiring/) “It’s excellent news. We commend the nonprofit AdvanceCT and ... Henri Martin

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03/25/2025

“The legislature is not a feeding trough.” CT Senate GOP on CSCU Cash Stash

Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CSCU amassing more than $600 million, almost 52% of its nearly $1.2 billion operating budget. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/03/25/ct-colleges-universities-cash-reserves/) “The legislature is not a feeding trough. These are hard earned taxpayer dollars that are going to support our university system to educate students. ... Henri Martin

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03/25/2025

CT Nursing Home Operator Investigation; CT Senate GOP: “Raises Many Questions”

Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jason Perillo and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a nursing home operator in CT accused of not paying back vendors, workers and even patients’ families. (https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/24/i-team-athena-health-care-systems-accused-not-paying-back-millions-vendors-families/) “The I-Team story raises many questions. Chief among them: How many other refunds are still unpaid? Are state government ... Henri Martin

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Senator Henri Martin
2 days ago

⚡️Connecticut ratepayers deserve more relief for electric bills!

Today, I voted “yes” on S.B. 4 to cut $200 million from electric bills each year. It’s a long-overdue step forward, which cuts $100 million per year from public benefits charges and $10 ... See MoreSee Less

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⚡️Connecticut ratepayers deserve more relief for electric bills! Today, I voted “yes” on S.B. 4 to cut $200 million from electric bills each year. It’s a long-overdue step forward, which cuts $100 million per year from public benefits charges and $100 million from delivery and transmission fees. But this doesn’t solve the problem. Our electric rates are still too high, and residents are still feeling the squeeze. We will continue to speak out to eliminate the public benefits charge completely and demand real, lasting relief for working families.
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Senator Henri Martin is with State Representative Joe Hoxha and State Representative Cara C. Pavalock-D'Amato.
2 days ago

Join us for a coffee hour on Friday, June 6th, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Rodd's Restaurant in Bristol! ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for a coffee hour on Friday, June 6th, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Rodds Restaurant in Bristol!
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Senator Henri Martin
6 days ago

PLAINVILLE DAY at the Capitol! 🇺🇸

I was proud to welcome so many incredible people, businesses, and organizations from Plainville to the State Capitol. From the Plainville Historical Society to Interstate Aviation and Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advo ... See MoreSee Less

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