With the start of the new legislative session on Jan. 7, State Representative Jason Perillo (R‑113) has ascended to the position of House Republican Whip within the ranks of legislative leadership.
The appointment comes from incoming House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R‑114).
As Republican Whip, Perillo will play a greater role in policies advanced by the House Republican caucus and will take on the task of developing and educating new caucus members.
“The coming legislative session offers a number of important challenges and opportunities,” said Perillo. “I appreciate the trust the new Republican Leader has placed in me to help advance our collective policy goals as the legislature goes back to work in January.”
“Rep. Perillo has been a dependable and articulate voice on this side of the aisle on many important issues the legislature has faced,” said Rep. Klarides. “In his new role as Republican Whip, I know that his considerable experience and insight will serve the House Republicans and the legislature well.”
In addition to his appointment as Republican Whip, Perillo received appointments to several key legislative Committees.
He will serve on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, which has jurisdiction over all matters relating to finance, revenue, capital bonding, fees and taxation.
He will also serve on the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, which reviews appointments to key state posts by the governor and the legislature, and will return to the Public Health Committee which acts on all programs and matters relating to the Department of Public Health; the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Department of Developmental Services; the Office of Health Care Access; in addition to emergency medical services, licensing boards within the Department of Public Health, nursing homes, food and drug purity, controlled substances, and the treatment of substance abuse.
The 2015 session of the Connecticut General Assembly kicks off on Jan. 7, and will conclude on June 3.
