Connecticut House of Representatives Profile

Connecticut’s Elected State House of Representatives

About Connecticut House of Representatives

The Connecticut House of Representatives is the 151-member lower chamber of the Connecticut General Assembly, the state’s legislative branch. It works with the Senate to enact laws concerning areas such as education, public welfare, public finance, the environment, and civil and criminal law. cga.ct.gov

What they do

The House introduces, debates, amends, and votes on legislation and resolutions, including measures involving state funding, education, children’s services, public safety, and other statewide policy matters. Its members also participate in standing and select committees that review proposals before they reach the chamber. cga.ct.gov

Who they serve

The House represents residents across Connecticut through geographically defined legislative districts. Mary Welander represents the 114th District, which includes Derby, Hamden, Orange, and Woodbridge, and carries out constituent and legislative responsibilities for those communities. housedems.ct.gov

Recent signals

Mary Welander currently serves as vice chair of the Connecticut House Committee on Children and as chair of the Early Childhood Caucus. housedems.ct.gov
Her 114th District includes Derby, Hamden, Orange, and Woodbridge. housedems.ct.gov
For the 2026 session, Welander introduced or co-sponsored measures concerning child-welfare accountability, a refundable child tax credit, school-meal funding, online safety, and deceptive synthetic media affecting elections. cga.ct.gov
The Connecticut General Assembly lists Welander on the Education Committee, the Select Committee on Special Education, and as the House Democratic ranking member on Regulation Review. housedems.ct.gov

Reasons to get in touch

Early-childhood policy is a direct area of responsibility for Mary Welander, who serves as vice chair of the Committee on Children and chair of the Early Childhood Caucus. housedems.ct.gov
Education and special education are active policy areas: Welander serves on the Education Committee and Select Committee on Special Education. housedems.ct.gov
The 2026 legislative agenda includes proposals on child-welfare accountability, school-meal funding, online safety, and deceptive AI-generated media affecting elections. cga.ct.gov
Welander is listed as the House Democratic leader or ranking member on the Regulation Review Committee, creating a relevant point of discussion for regulatory oversight and administrative rules. housedems.ct.gov

Questions worth asking them

Which 2026 child-welfare or early-childhood proposals does Representative Welander consider most important for families in the 114th District?
What policy changes would most improve special-education services for schools and families in Derby, Hamden, Orange, and Woodbridge?
How is the Regulation Review Committee assessing the practical effects of new state regulations on residents and local organizations?