Ben McGorty
Born
1964
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51
Bills sponsored
this session · 275 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1557
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1557 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.7%
based on 554 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.3%
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)
275 billsCurrent session 51 bills
- HB 5460 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION. Signed
- HB 5403 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF UNPAID VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND STATE MARSHALS. In Committee
- HB 5283 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS. In Committee
- HB 5404 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS. In Committee
- HB 5500 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF INTEREST ON DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM USE CHARGES OWED BY CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES. Passed
- HB 5071 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE MEDICAID RATES FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS. In Committee
- SB 421 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF DOUBLE UTILITY POLES. In Committee
- HB 5453 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS. Passed
- SB 373 AN ACT ALLOWING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEER FIRE POLICE OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. Passed
- HB 5309 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD WHO SEEKS TO RECEIVE PREGNANCY-RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES. In Committee
- HB 5089 AN ACT EXEMPTING OVERTIME WAGES, TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. In Committee
- SB 371 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIREMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE WHILE ON PUBLIC DOCKS, WHARVES AND PIERS. In Committee
- HB 5333 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES. Signed
- SB 370 AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOURLY COMPENSATION FOR ADJUNCT FIRE INSTRUCTORS. Signed
- SB 367 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS. Signed
- HB 5401 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE, STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND FIRE SAFETY CODE. Signed
- HB 5224 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS GUARANTY FUNDS. Passed
- SB 28 AN ACT REQUIRING FUNDING FOR REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING SCHOOLS THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STATE BUDGET. In Committee
- HB 5010 AN ACT EXEMPTING TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. In Committee
- SB 21 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE MOUTH OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER. In Committee
- HB 5006 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE. In Committee
- SB 74 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR DAIRY FARMERS. In Committee
- HB 5007 AN ACT FULLY REIMBURSING MUNICIPALITIES FOR REVENUE LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH A VETERANS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. In Committee
- SB 70 AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. In Committee
- HB 5028 AN ACT REMOVING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE FROM ELECTRIC BILLS. In Committee
Historical 224 bills
- HB 5311 AN ACT CONCERNING BOATS, MOTOR VEHICLES IN LIVERY SERVICE AND IN-STATE TRANSPORTER’S PERMITS FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Signed
- SB 989 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE HARASSMENT. Signed
- HB 6491 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC DEFENSE WEAPONS. Signed
- HB 6657 AN ACT CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Signed
- SB 56 AN ACT DETERRING AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS. Signed
- SB 1091 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, REVISING STATUTES CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD CUSTODY, FAMILY RELATIONS MATTER FILINGS AND BIGOTRY OR BIAS CRIMES AND CREATING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIGENTS IN RESTRAINING ORDER CASES. Signed
- SB 334 AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INSTRUCTION. Died
- SB 700 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF DAMS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES BY SELLERS OF REAL PROPERTY. Signed
- HB 5597 AN ACT CONCERNING OPIOIDS. Signed
- HB 5722 AN ACT ALLOWING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. Died
- SB 660 AN ACT EXPANDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS SUFFERED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19. Signed
- HB 5185 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. Died
- HB 6048 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF GREYHOUND RACING IN THE STATE. Died
- SB 1011 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF OPIOID ANTAGONISTS BY POLICE OFFICERS AND STUDYING THE USE OF EPINEPHRINE CARTRIDGE INJECTORS BY POLICE OFFICERS. Signed
- SB 1020 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM. Signed
- SB 119 AN ACT EXEMPTING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES AND DEPARTMENTS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICES AND COMPANIES FROM THE FEE FOR A CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK. Died
- HB 5027 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT, ESTABLISHING TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND THE WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN ELIGIBLE COSTS, DIRECTING THE TREASURER TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL LITERACY TRUST FUND. Died
- HB 6587 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EPINEPHRINE CARTRIDGE INJECTORS, HEALTH CARRIERS, PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS AND THE COST IMPACT OF CERTAIN MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS. Died
- SB 1082 AN ACT CONCERNING A RETIRED TEACHER ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE MEMBERSHIP OF AND TERM LIMITS FOR THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD, A CAP ON CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FEES PAID BY THE BOARD, AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL PLANS FOR RETIRED TEACHERS. Died
- HB 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. Signed
- SB 123 AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR THE INTENTIONAL INJURY OF A POLICE ANIMAL OR DOG IN A VOLUNTEER CANINE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM. Died
- HB 5959 AN ACT CLASSIFYING DISPATCHERS AS FIRST RESPONDERS. Died
- SB 571 AN ACT EXEMPTING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES AND DEPARTMENTS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICES AND COMPANIES FROM THE FEE FOR A CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK. Died
- SB 407 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO PROTECTING MIXED-USE BUILDING RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS FROM SECONDHAND SMOKE. Died
- SB 760 AN ACT PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF AN IMAGE OR A VIDEO OF A FATAL ACCIDENT UNTIL A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. Died
Voting record
Current session 28 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |