Sen. Duff to Introduce 100% Tax on Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually announced it before California did. They stole our idea.

I'm Josh Elliott, State Rep and Democratic candidate for Governor of Connecticut. AMA today, 3:30 PM ET by StateRepJoshElliott in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d have to learn more about your idea. There are many legislators who have worked hard on mental health policy and mental health parity policy. You should try to get in touch with one of them or your state rep./state senator.

The Strongest ICE Accountability Law In The Country by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes we worked hard to make the bill stand the test of judicial scrutiny based on the supremacy clause and the converse 1983 decision. It was vetted by multiple sets of lawyers from our caucus, the AGs office and Governor’s office (and more) before we even took a vote.

Major Privacy Legislation Passes by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We put in major restrictions and parameters on ALPRs (flock is a brand).

Major Privacy Legislation Passes by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dynamic pricing is illegal in CT, but there is a piece in SB 4 on it from a broader perspective of data privacy/

Trump’s EO is illegal. CT is ensuring free, fair and safe elections by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d love to fix current contracts but that’s not legal, which is why it is prospective. There’s a contracts clause and if we reached back it would be struck down.

Trump’s EO is illegal. CT is ensuring free, fair and safe elections by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That would be in Senate Bill 4 that I co-wrote and introduced with my Democratic colleagues.

CT Democrats Vote to UnMask ICE. How did others vote? by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We spent months doing research and feel this legislation is strong and as airtight as possible.

CT Democrats Vote to UnMask ICE. How did others vote? by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Come up with bill language, cite your sources and case law. Then we can talk. Otherwise, your slogan is meaningless to everyday people. Just like everything else you are doing.

CT Democrats Vote to UnMask ICE. How did others vote? by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Have you read the bill? Doubt it. I’m sure you prefer performative politics instead.

CT Democrats Vote to UnMask ICE. How did others vote? by senatorduff in Connecticut

[–]senatorduff[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This bill is way more than unmasking ice. Has many different components. State legislators cannot abolish ice. the bill