Senator Rahman Earns a Perfect Grade on 2024 Environmental Scorecard

Senator MD Rahman, D-Manchester, received a perfect score of 100% from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) this week based on his support of pro-environment legislation during the 2024 legislative session.

The CTLCV’s annual scorecard, released Tuesday, assigned Connecticut legislators numerical grades based on their support or opposition to proposals to reduce pollution, promote climate resilience, or preserve natural resources. This year’s scorecard evaluated votes on more than a dozen environmental bills to generate the overall score.

“Recent severe weather events have taken a toll on our neighbors and local farmers, many of whom have faced significant crop losses due to flooding. I am grateful to the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for recognizing my consistent support for policies that protect our environment and build resiliency in the face of these challenges,” Senator Rahman said. “By voting for these key environmental policies, we are safeguarding the agricultural community and helping to build a sustainable future for Connecticut’s next generation.”

Some new policies highlighted in this year’s scorecard included:

-SB 292, PFAS Ban: This law prohibits the use of toxic PFAS chemicals in a wide range of consumer products such as textiles, carpets, and children’s items.

-HB 5052, Supporting Solar Energy in Schools: This policy, adopted through state bonding, creates financing for solar energy and energy efficiency projects in public schools, reducing both energy costs and carbon emissions.

-HB 5219, Herbicides Along Railroads: This new law requires railroads to adhere to standards on the application of herbicides in railroad rights-of-way to protect water sources and wetlands.

-SB 301, Energy Efficiency Standards:  This policy, adopted through state bonding, updates Connecticut’s energy efficiency standards for consumer products and provides grants for retrofitting projects to reduce energy use and costs.

Senator Rahman was one of 18 senators — all of them Democrats — to receive a perfect score in this year’s environmental report card. Democratic senators scored an average grade of 97% for their votes to protect Connecticut’s environment. Republican senators scored an average of 50%, according to the CTLCV.