Reorganizing State Agencies Act of 2009 and the Municipal Relief Act in 2010.

Two major reforms that the Legislature passed in my first term have been theThe Reorganization of state agencies legislation restructured certain state agencies to make them more cost effective and responsive by consolidating programs and program staff within agencies whose mission and expertise will ensure the most coordinated, efficient operation of the programs. The Municipal Relief Act allowed cities and towns to enter mutual aid agreements in an effort to share services and costs, and also develop electronic billing systems to save billing costs. The bill also extended pension fund funding deadlines, and gave cities and towns the option to lease public buildings for a longer term than the current 30 year limit. While making state government operations more efficient, we also gave the cities and towns tools to save money. The next step is coming to an agreement that benefits all parties involved when it comes to reforming municipal health insurance.