

State Senator Henri Martin

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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02/13/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Govt Falling Far Short of Electrifying 50 % of State Vehicle Fleet
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding CT government falling far short of electrifying half of the state vehicle fleet by next year. “State law says that by Jan. 1, approximately 1,200 state government vehicles must be EVs. Connecticut government currently has just ... Henri Martin
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02/04/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Governor’s EV Announcement
Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the governor announcing that he has little appetite to resume the effort to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars over the next decade. (Related story: https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/03/ned-lamont-ct-electric-vehicles/) “Good. The EV mandate would have crushed already struggling ... Henri Martin
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01/28/2025
Sen. Martin Votes “Yes” on Pension Reform Spurred by Trooper Pelletier’s Tragic Death
Sen. Henri Martin today voted in favor of a legislative fix that will grant death benefits to the families of state employees killed in the line of duty, regardless of age or years of service. The legislation is in response to the death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier, who was struck and killed by a pickup ... Henri Martin
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01/15/2025
Sen. Martin Congratulates Bristol Vet Hall of Famer
Sen. Henri Martin today issued the following statement regarding Bristol resident Scott W. Rosado being among the 14 veterans that have been selected as part of the 20th class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state’s official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are ... Henri Martin
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01/10/2025
Sen. Martin Statement on Stone Academy Preliminary Settlement
Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the legislature’s Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the State of Connecticut’s preliminary settlement with the now-defunct Stone Academy for-profit nursing school and its owners. “This is encouraging news. Stone Academy students were harmed by unfair and deceptive conduct, and the Attorney General’s ... Henri Martin
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01/08/2025
Sen. Henri Martin Statement Regarding the Opening Day of the 2025 Legislative Session
Sen. Henri Martin Statement Regarding the Opening Day of the 2025 Legislative Session “I am so honored to again be representing the people of the 31st District at the State Capitol. You can watch my Opening Day remarks in the State Senate Chamber here: http://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=24051&jump=1:01:55 My district includes Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth and Thomaston. I ... Henri Martin
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12/28/2024
CT GOP Senators’ Statement on CT Nursing Home Closures & Mass Layoffs
Sen. Kevin Kelly, Sen. Tony Hwang and Sen. Henri Martin issued the following statement regarding nursing home operator Athena Health Care Systems this week notifying the CT Department of Labor of its plans to close two skilled nursing homes in Bristol by March 21 and lay off all facility employees. “These decisions impact hundreds of ... Henri Martin
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12/13/2024
Senator Martin Celebrates $500,000 Allocation for The Wallace Barnes Accessible Nature Trail
HARTFORD, CT – Senator Henri Martin (R-Bristol) is honored to announce the allocation of $500,000 to The Wallace Barnes Accessible Nature Trail by the State Bond Commission, which will receive final approval on Friday, December 20. This funding marks a significant step forward in enhancing accessibility to the natural beauty of Bristol for all residents. ... Henri Martin
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12/12/2024
Sens. Harding, Somers, Martin Slam CT Port Authority for Continued Failures
Audit: CT Port Authority failed to seek bids, properly purchase supplies By Bill Cummings Investigative Reporter Hearst CT The Connecticut Port Authority failed to seek bids for a marketing vendor and improperly purchased a variety of services and supplies, a new state audit found. “The authority could not explain why it did not solicit the ... Henri Martin
Happy Presidents’ Day! Today, we celebrate the leaders who have shaped our nation and the values of democracy, integrity, and service they stood for. As we reflect on the legacies of past presidents, let’s also recognize the importance of civic engagement and working together to build a brighter future for our communities. 🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less

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📚✏️It was an honor to welcome the bright students from Harry Fisher Elementary School in Terryville to the State Capitol yesterday! I had a great time discussing the role of local government, what happens in the Senate, and why their voices matter in shaping the future.
Seeing their enthusiasm and curiosity was truly inspiring. I hope this visit encouraged the students to stay engaged, ask questions, and become future leaders. A big thank you to their teachers and chaperones for making this meaningful experience possible!
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The Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1C of the Legislative Office Building, with virtual access available via Zoomand YouTube Live.
The hearing will cover a number of critical legislative proposals included on this agenda: bit.ly/4aZecSQ
Here’s how you can get involved:
Register to speak: bit.ly/3WSaLaL
Submit written testimony: bit.ly/3WYDCuf
Watch Live on YouTube: bit.ly/4gJ7lyi
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