
McGorty
According to statistics provided by the House Clerk’s Office, State Representative Ben McGorty achieved a perfect, one-hundred-percent, voting record for the 2019 legislative session.
During the 2019 Legislative Session, Rep. McGorty cast votes on all 392 separate pieces of legislation that came up for consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives.
“It’s important that the residents of the 122nd have their voices heard in Hartford,” said Rep. McGorty. “We had a lot of important votes this legislative session and I made sure that I didn’t miss an opportunity to cast my vote on behalf of the residents of the 122nd. I will continue to be vocal in Hartford and fight for the taxpayers of the 122nd.”
In addition, earlier this year, McGorty proposed legislation to restrict the use of steady illuminated red and blue lights to police vehicles only. The bill became a law.
“I am thrilled to see this legislation pass with bipartisan support,” said Rep. McGorty. “Having other vehicles that use red and blue lights like ridesharing companies can confuse and sometimes endanger the public. It’s important that the only people using red and blue lights are law enforcement officers.”
In an earlier press release, Rep. McGorty said the Department of Motor Vehicles supported the bill and in their written testimony said, “This limitation enhances public safety by assuring those that encounter steady red and blue lights that they are dealing with a law enforcement officer.”