He has also been appointed to the Education Committee, which handles issues surrounding boards of education, collective bargaining in relation to Connecticut educators, vocation rehabilitation, Commission on the Arts, libraries, museums and historical and cultural associations.
“This will be a comprehensive and challenging legislative session. As the Ranking Member of the General Law Committee, I will work with the committee chairs, other committee members and advocacy groups to promote a balanced approach to today's consumer concerns, especially in regards to sales tax and government involvement," said Carter.
"As a member of the Education Committee, I am eager to work with policy makers, teachers, administrators and taxpayers to solve our looming education challenges."
Carter will also remain on the Energy & Technology Committee.
The 2015 legislative session runs from Jan. 7 to June 5.
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