

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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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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03/20/2025
Sens. Somers & Martin Statement on State Pier Errors
Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Henri Martin today issued the following statement regarding a contractor wanting $35 million to close out the State Pier project. A wall where ships dock was built at the wrong angle and could lead to ships and the wall being damaged. (https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/03/19/state-pier-contractor-wants-35-million-to-close-out-project/) “Does anyone remember when this was ‘merely’ a ... Henri Martin
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03/17/2025
In Plainville Thursday: Sen. Martin Hosts “Pizza and CT Policy”
PLAINVILLE – Sen. Henri Martin will host a “Pizza and CT Policy” event on Thursday, March 20, at West Main Pizza, 97 E. Main St. The event runs from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their electric bills and will receive an update from Sen. ... Henri Martin
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03/11/2025
Tuesday 3/18 in Bristol: “Pizza and State Policy”
Bristol state lawmakers will host a “Pizza and State Policy” event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 18 at Max Pizza 1, 108 Stafford Ave. Sen. Henri Martin, Rep. Cara Pavalock-D’Amato, and Rep. Joe Hohxa will provide an update on the 2025 legislative session. The event is open to the public.
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03/07/2025
Sen. Martin Statement on “Disappointing” Reworld Permitting Decision
Sen. Henri Martin issued the following statement regarding the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) Proposed Final Decision permitting Reworld medical waste burning. “Very disappointing. I had written to DEEP urging the agency to hold off on issuing a permit while legislation is pending on the subject. This proposed legislation seeks to accomplish a ... Henri Martin
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03/07/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Bill 1226: “Would throw public accountability & transparency in the trash.”
Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Bill 1226, which aims to exempt from public disclosure all records arising out of teaching and research (with the exception of budgets) at CT public colleges and universities. “Republicans vehemently oppose this bill. We have all clearly seen the ... Henri Martin
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03/06/2025
“Highly disturbing.” CT Senate GOP on Child Advocate Report
Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol), Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, and Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) today issued the following statement regarding a report from the Office of the Child Advocate that criticized the Department of Children and Families and the probate court for failing to protect a young woman who was allegedly ... Henri Martin
Agriculture Day at the Capitol! 🌾🚜
It was a great day connecting with farmers, agriculture leaders, and passionate Wamogo FFA students! Agriculture is vital to our state’s future and this was a great event to highlight all of the great work happening right here in Connecticut.
Thank you to everyone who came to advocate for our farming communities—I’ll keep fighting for policies that support you!
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It’s always great to see locals from our district getting involved in the legislative process at the State Capitol! Over the past week, I enjoyed connecting with:
📚Students from Plainville Public Schools who visited for CABE’s annual Day on the Hill event.
🌟Harwinton resident Elizabeth Atkins and her mom Jennifer visited for Girl Scout Day. Congrats to Elizabeth for recently earning her Gold Award, the highest achievement for Girl Scouts.
🏀Jay Maia, CEO and President of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol.
📝Jane Lyon visited to testify on Public Health Bill H.B. 7156. Jane and I worked together on my first piece of legislation, “Willam’s Law” during my first term as a State Senator in 2016.
I hope to see more constituents from our district in Hartford soon!
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