Section 31-51q

Citation: Section 31-51q
Parent Document: Cotto v. United Technologies Corp., 251 Conn. 1 (1999)
Jurisdiction: Connecticut (state)
Effective Date: 1999-10-12
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/7898264/cotto-v-united-technologies-corp/ ↗

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Although the comments of opponents of a bill ordinarily are entitled to less weight than are those of its proponents, there are instances in which we have found them to be relevant. See, e.g., Castagno v. Wholean, 239 Conn. 336, 349, 684 A.2d 1181 (1996) (citing statement made on Senate floor by senator who opposed bill); Washington v. Meachum, 238 Conn. 692, 713-14, 680 A.2d 262 (1996) (citing statements made on Senate floor by two senators who opposed bill). Statements made on the floor of the legislature may be relevant even if they are not controlling. Winchester Woods Associates v. Planning & Zoning Commission, 219 Conn. 303, 310, 592 A.2d 953 (1991).

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