Overview

• Connecticut's General Assembly passed protections for abortion providers and gave more power to libraries facing book challenges with Republican support.
• The legislative session was one of the most bipartisan in recent memory, with a willingness for compromise, a healthy budget surplus, and a strict adjournment deadline.
• The House Speaker praised members for their collegiality and commitment to public service during a time of "strife and division" in the country.
• Despite talk of bipartisanship, there were mostly partisan votes on election-related matters and guns.
• Some advocates are not thrilled with this year's political compromises, especially when it comes to the state budget.