Matthew Ritter
Matthew Ritter is a Democratic Speaker of the House of Connecticut.
About this legislative leadership role
The Speaker of the House is elected by the chamber's members and serves as its presiding officer. The Speaker controls the legislative calendar, assigns bills to committees, recognizes members during debate, and works closely with party leadership to advance the chamber's agenda. The Speaker is typically second in line to the Governor after the Lieutenant Governor.
Matthew Ritter serves as Speaker of the House of Connecticut.
As Speaker of the House, Matthew Ritter presides over legislative sessions, controls the floor calendar, assigns bills to committees, and helps shape the chamber's priorities.
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