What does the CT Governor do?

Governor Ned Lamont, in partnership with Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and other state officials, works to overcome challenges faced by the people of Connecticut. Learn more about his key initiatives.

• Appoint people to state positions and offices.

   

• Chief executive of the state: head of the state government.

  
  

  According to the Connecticut State Constituition, The supreme executive power of the state shall be vested in a Governour, who shall be chosen by the electors of the state … (Article 4, Section 1)

• Commander-in-chief of the state’s military.

  
  

  According to the Connecticut State Constituition, The Governour shall be Captain General of the militia of the state, except when called into the service of the United States. (Article 4, Section 5)

• Deliver state of the state government address.

  
  

  According to the Connecticut State Constituition, He shall, from time to time, give to the General Assembly, information of the state of the government, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall deem expedient. (Article 4, Section 8)

• Sign or veto bills passed by the state legislature.

  
  

  According to the Connecticut State Constituition, Every bill which shall have passed both [houses] of the General Assembly, shall be presented to the Governour. If he approves, he shall sign and transmit it to the Secretary, but if not, he shall return it to the house. (Article 4, Section 12)

Learn more about the Governor’s Legislative Proposals.

Learn more about the Governor’s Actions.

Learn more about Governor Ned Lamont.