On November 08th 2016, Prasad Srinivasan, M.D. was elected to his fourth term (4th) as the [http://www.cthousegop.com/srinivasan/main/ State Representative of the Connecticut General Assembly] as Republican with an astonishing majority.
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Prasad Srinivasan
| image = Prasad-Srinivasan.jpg
| office = 31st General Assembly District, Glastonbury, CT
|term_start = November 08, 2016
|term_end =
|birth_name = Prasad Srinivasan
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1949|11|19}}
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
Prasad Srinivasan, M.D. is an Indian born American Politician serving as Republican [http://www.cthousegop.com/srinivasan/main/ State Representative in Connecticut State General Assembly] representing Glastonbury 31st District since 2010. Recently on November 08, 2016 he has been reelected for his fourth term.
== Career ==
Dr. Srinivasan has been accomplished Legislator, Physician, Business Owner and Philanthropist and won many endorsements, accolades, awards and recognitions. He is an Assistant Republican Leader and Ranking Member of the Public Health committee in Connecticut General Assembly besides being a member of Finance Revenue & Bonding and Planning & Development.
Dr. Prasad Srinivasan (Dr. Srinivasan) is a long-time resident of the town of Glastonbury and has been practicing medicine for over 35 years in Connecticut. He treats pediatric and adult patients with allergies. Dr. Srinivasan is a graduate of Baroda Medical College in India. He was chief pediatric resident at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. He did his fellowship in allergy and immunology at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He is also certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Srinivasan has been endorsed by several associations, recognized on several occasions and was awarded with numerous Awards. To name a few, Legislator of the Year Award in 2015, Outstanding Leadership and Excellence by American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, National Co-Chair of the United States Health Policy Council, Connecticut Magazine Top Doctor 7th year in a row, Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Hind Ratan Award by President of India and so an.
== Legislative Record ==
'''Allow Business to Grow''' to strengthen our economy so that we all flourish
* Co-sponsored legislation and over-rode a Governor veto to require an assessment of financial impact of new regulations on small businesses
* Co-sponsored legislation to bolster the State aerospace industry
* Co-sponsored legislation to allow businesses to fix first-time regulatory violations timely manner without civil penalty
'''Control Taxes and Spending''' to create a sustainable budget for today and the future
* Opposed the two largest tax increases in the state’s history (2011 and 2015)
* Opposed increasing the size of the State government
* Co-sponsored legislation to force MDC to treat neighboring towns fairly
* Co-sponsored successful legislation to improve disclosure of electric rates contract terms
'''Reform Healthcare''' so doctors can practice without worrying about bureaucrats looking over their shoulders
* Led the efforts to ensure medical services continue uninterrupted in hospitals facing severe economic challenges
* Co-sponsored legislation to reduce treatment delays
* Strongly supported 3D mammograms were on the list of covered treatment options
* Supported the expansion of medical marijuana eligibility
'''Protect Individuals''' to ensure government works for all citizens
* Supported legislation to combat the state’s opioid crisis
* Supported legislation to strengthen human trafficking laws
* Supported the establishment of a cancer relief fund to support firefighters afflicted by cancer from their job
* Supported increased penalties for those who are convicted of animal abuse
* Expanded dementia training requirements for nursing home staff