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48
Bills sponsored
this session · 279 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1186
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1186 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.7%
based on 554 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.3%
based on 554 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 554 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
279 billsCurrent session 48 bills
- HB 5343 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ADVERTISING PURCHASED BY THE STATE. Signed
- HB 5143 AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES. Signed
- HB 5476 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Signed
- SB 257 AN ACT CONCERNING EVICTIONS FOR CAUSE. In Committee
- HB 5326 AN ACT INCREASING THE RATES FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM. In Committee
- HB 5387 AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF WAGE RANGES AND BENEFITS ON PUBLIC AND INTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENTS. In Committee
- HB 5340 AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION. Signed
- HB 5389 AN ACT CONCERNING A PROVIDER TOOLKIT FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSE, PERIMENOPAUSE AND POSTMENOPAUSE. In Committee
- HB 5533 AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTION OF ELECTION ADMINISTRATION PROCESSES, ELECTIONS SITES, ELECTION WORKERS AND ELECTORS. In Committee
- SB 435 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. In Committee
- HB 5306 AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCE REDUCTION OR RELIEF FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. In Committee
- HB 5374 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE MANDATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS. Signed
- HB 5561 AN ACT CONCERNING A FIVE-YEAR MEDICAID RATE REVIEW, DENTAL REPRESENTATION ON A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, BIOMARKER TESTING AND OPIOID PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS AND A STUDY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF SPOUSES FOR STATE-SUBSIDIZED HOME CARE. Signed
- SB 478 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES. Signed
- SB 259 AN ACT CONCERNING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. Signed
- HB 5004 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD WELFARE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY. Signed
- HB 5037 AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF MINORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. In Committee
- SB 4 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION. Signed
- HB 5142 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL MONITORING IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES. Signed
- HB 5137 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE. In Committee
- HB 5133 AN ACT INCREASING THE HIGHEST MARGINAL RATE OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. In Committee
- HB 5118 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. IN THE TOWN OF NEWINGTON. In Committee
- HB 5139 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ESTATE TAX RECAPTURE FOR CERTAIN ESTATES AND AN ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM ESTATE TAX. In Committee
- HB 5003 AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. Signed
- SB 5 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY. Signed
Historical 231 bills
- HB 6211 AN ACT CONCERNING GENDER AND RACIAL DIVERSITY ON CERTAIN STATE APPOINTIVE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS AND AN ONLINE SYSTEM FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT. Died
- SB 842 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT. Died
- SB 1059 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE CORRECTION OMBUDS, THE USE OF ISOLATED CONFINEMENT, SECLUSION AND RESTRAINTS, SOCIAL CONTACTS FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS AND TRAINING AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CORRECTION. Vetoed
- SB 1 AN ACT EQUALIZING COMPREHENSIVE ACCESS TO MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC. Signed
- SB 56 AN ACT DETERRING AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS. Signed
- SB 1019 AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES, ERASURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS FOR CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY OFFENSES, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ERASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION AND CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT SENTENCING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO MISDEMEANOR SENTENCES. Signed
- HB 5463 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY ELIGIBLE COLLEGE STUDENTS. Died
- HB 5724 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON CERTAIN STATE ROUTES. Died
- HB 6043 AN ACT PREVENTING COMMUNITY GUN VIOLENCE. Died
- HB 6551 AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL AIR QUALITY. Died
- HB 6229 AN ACT ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF FOOD-INSECURE STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Died
- SB 972 AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNICATION SERVICES IN CORRECTIONAL AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES. Signed
- SB 956 AN ACT PROVIDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS. Died
- SB 1090 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO STUDY A HUSKY FOR ALL SINGLE PAYER, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM. Died
- SB 48 AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. Died
- HB 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. Signed
- HB 6654 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHILD TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Died
- HB 6187 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESTRUCTURING OF CERTAIN TAXES AND TAX EQUITY. Died
- SB 999 AN ACT CONCERNING A JUST TRANSITION TO CLIMATE-PROTECTIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. Signed
- HB 6105 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES BY ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS. Signed
- HB 6515 AN ACT CREATING A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR. Signed
- HB 5930 AN ACT PROMOTING DIVERSITY ON CORPORATE BOARDS. Died
- SB 678 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM. Died
- HB 5926 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. Died
- HB 5884 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY RANKED-CHOICE VOTING. Died
Voting record
Current session 28 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB05243
CE Joint Favorable Substitute
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2026 |
|
HJ00073
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 20, 2026 |
|
SJ00034
Senate Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00027
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HB05369
HSG Joint Favorable
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
HB05035
ED Joint Favorable
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2026 |
|
HJ00021
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HB05323
APP Joint Favorable
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2026 |
|
SJ00036
Senate Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 20, 2026 |
|
HJ00023
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00010
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00011
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00017
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HB05226
GL Joint Favorable Substitute
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
|
HB05263
INS Joint Favorable Substitute
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
HB05004
KID Joint Favorable Substitute
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 30, 2026 |
|
HB05045
FIN Joint Favorable
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 30, 2026 |
|
SJ00024
Senate Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00040
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute Resolution
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 30, 2026 |
|
HJ00024
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00026
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HB05394
PD Joint Favorable Substitute
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
HB05142
PH Joint Favorable
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2026 |
|
HB05343
GAE Joint Favorable
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 30, 2026 |
|
HJ00013
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HR00012
House Resolution
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
SJ00033
Senate Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00023
Senate Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
Historical 22 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 8002
AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING GROWTH.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 12, 2025 |
|
HB 8001
AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER JOINT VENTURE INITIATIVE.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 12, 2025 |
|
HB 8003
AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ADDRESS REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 12, 2025 |
|
HB 8004
AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, A STANDARD SELF-EMPLOYMENT EXPENSE DEDUCTION FOR TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE, THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SURCHARGE TO SUPPORT THE FIREFIGHTERS CANCER RELIEF PROGRAM, COURTHOUSE OPERATIONS, DATA PROTECTION AND PROCEDURES FOR REDISTRICTING AND CORRECTING DISTRICTING ERRORS.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 12, 2025 |
|
HB 6859
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FIREARM INFORMATION, SECURITY OFFICERS, FIREARM TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL SECURITY GRANTS AND THE FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING COUNCIL, THE COMMISSION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL AND THE CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1564
AN ACT AMENDING A PRIOR CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE CATHERINE VIOLET HUBBARD FOUNDATION, INC.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 7192
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 6437
AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE MARKET CONDUCT AND LICENSING.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 7178
AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND TOBACCO REGULATION.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1529
AN ACT REVISING THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL REFERENDA AND EQUITY JOINT VENTURES AND CONCERNING CONTRACTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION'S NETWORK OF SCHOOLS, THE REPORTING OF CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCIAL INFORMATION, THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS AND THE DEFERRALS OF CERTAIN TOWNS' REAL PROPERTY REVALUATIONS.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 7027
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CONDOMINIUM DEPOSITS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTING OF RENTAL CHARGES AND A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A UNIFORM STATUTORY DEFINITION OF "AFFORDABLE HOUSING".
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 6865
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SJ 58
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1541
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE CORRECTION OMBUDS, DISCLOSURE OF DISCIPLINARY MATTERS OR ALLEGED MISCONDUCT BY A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYEE, USE OF FORCE AND BODY CAMERAS IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1490
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF BATTERY-POWERED SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE STATE.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 6921
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND CAREER SYSTEM AND CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE AND GLUCAGON.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1523
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAKING OF WILDLIFE THAT DAMAGE CROPS OR BLACK BEAR THAT INJURE OR KILL LIVESTOCK.
House Roll Call Vote |
Nay | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1520
AN ACT CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION RECORDS.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 6872
AN ACT REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE HATE CRIMES STATUTES.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1396
AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED BUT UNPAID WAGE OR SALARY INCOME ADVANCES.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1184
AN ACT INCREASING THE THRESHOLD FOR SEALED BIDDING ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 6917
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE IN THE STATE.
House Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |