

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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06/06/2025
“Just veto it.” CT Senate GOP Statement on House Bill 5002
Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement in reaction to the governor on June 5 saying he wishes he was “more involved” in the crafting of ... 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
Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who lead with love, show up without fail, and guide with strength and humility.
Thank you for the difference you make in your families, your communities, and throughout our state.
Wishing all dads a joyful and well-deserved Father’s Day.
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🚧 Connecticut Department of Transportation Alert: Two upcoming projects in Plainville 🚧
🛠️ Bridge Demolition on Route 72 over Route 372 will fully close Route 372 from Friday, June 20 at 6 PM to Monday, June 23 at 6 AM. Weekend detours in place for all vehicles, including trucks.
🛑 Wrong-Way Detection Activation on I-84 WB Exit 34 runs June 23–June 26. Expect night closures and detours Mon–Thurs, 6:30 PM–2:30 AM.
⚠️ Drive carefully and follow posted detours.
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