October 23, 2024

SENATOR SLAP RECEIVES 100% ENVIRONMENTAL, DEMOCRACY SCORES FROM CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS

State Senator Derek Slap (D-West Hartford) received perfect scores from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for his advocacy for policies supporting the state’s land, air, water, wildlife, climate and electoral integrity in the 2024 legislative session. The 100% scores in both categories reflect his work to prevent pollution and support expanded use of solar energy in Connecticut, among other environmental priorities.

“The League of Conservation Voters plays a vital role in Connecticut, keeping an eye on the state’s environmental progress, and it’s an honor to receive perfect scores from them in protecting our environment and shoring up election integrity,” said Sen. Slap. “Our work this year fought pollution of our waterways, expanded use of renewable energy and improved statewide use of herbicides. I’m encouraged to receive this recognition and these issues will remain on my mind for years to come.”

Sen. Slap received 100% scores from the CTLCV for his advocacy for environmental and democracy issues, with the latter metric primarily focused on voting rights. Among the policies Sen. Slap supported were bills expanding access to solar energy including easier access to the renewable energy source for schools, cleaner air in schools statewide, and advancing and enhancing the state’s ban on use of products containing PFAS, a “forever chemical” tied to negative health outcomes through pollution.

Sen. Slap received further support as he supported legislation strengthening election integrity, security and transparency by increased monitoring of absentee ballot drop boxes and safeguarding election workers’ personal information.

He was one of 18 Democratic State Senators to receive 100% scores from the CTLCV.