Stephen R. Meskers
Born
1958
Contact
Email · Stephen.Meskers@cga.ct.gov
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18
Bills sponsored
this session · 119 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 25 all-time
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
96.7%
based on 552 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.3%
based on 552 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.6%
based on 552 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
119 billsCurrent session 18 bills
- HB 5474 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF MEDICAL CARE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. In Committee
- SB 321 AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXCAVATION PROJECTS. Signed
- HB 5376 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS. In Committee
- HB 5476 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Signed
- HB 5263 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS. Passed
- HB 5378 AN ACT CONCERNING SELF-FUNDED MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT OPTION PROGRAM. In Committee
- HB 5477 AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. In Committee
- HB 5340 AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION. Signed
- HB 5264 AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE. In Committee
- HB 5251 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN CONSULTANT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS. In Committee
- SB 426 AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT OF ENERGY REGULATION IN THE STATE. In Committee
- HB 5254 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS AND TIMETABLE FOR THE REVIEW OF EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CONNECTICUT STATE AGENCIES. In Committee
- HB 5046 AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. In Committee
- HB 5039 AN ACT REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVELY DIRECTED FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR OTHER EXPENSES. Signed
- HB 5551 AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITING COUNCIL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN UTILITY EXPENDITURES. In Committee
- HB 5211 AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL FINANCING. Passed
- HB 5313 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PLAN FOR THE USE OF UNIFORM STATE-WIDE CASE IDENTIFICATION CODES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES. Signed
- SB 466 AN ACT CONCERNING VEXATIOUS REQUESTERS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. In Committee
Historical 101 bills
- HB 6423 AN ACT CONCERNING IMMUNIZATIONS. Signed
- HB 6096 AN ACT PERMITTING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION OF LARGE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES. Died
- HB 5185 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. Died
- SB 894 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOL-INFUSED CONFECTIONS, THE AUTHORIZATION OF SELF-POUR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, A STUDY OF EXTENDING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS AND BACKERS OF GROCERY STORE BEER PERMITS. Signed
- SB 326 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Died
- HB 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. Signed
- HB 6637 AN ACT CONCERNING A MENTAL HEALTH BILL OF RIGHTS FOR DEAF, DEAFBLIND AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS. Signed
- HB 6425 AN ACT CONCERNING AID IN DYING FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS. Died
- HB 6097 AN ACT STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE FROM DANBURY TO NEW YORK. Died
- HB 5884 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY RANKED-CHOICE VOTING. Died
- HB 6355 AN ACT CONCERNING RISK PROTECTION ORDERS OR WARRANTS AND DISQUALIFIERS FOR FIREARM PERMITS AND ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES. Signed
- HB 6205 AN ACT REVISING CERTAIN ABSENTEE VOTING STATUTES. Died
- HB 6183 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREDIT FOR INCOME TAXES PAID TO OTHER STATES. Died
- HB 5026 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. Died
- HB 5312 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS UNENFORCEABLE. Died
- HB 5247 AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT CONSORTIUMS. Died
- HB 5413 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ILLEGAL USE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND STREET TAKEOVERS. Died
- HB 5902 AN ACT REQUIRING FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS IN RESTAURANTS. Signed
- HB 6667 AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE. Signed
- HB 6813 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEABIRD AND SHOREBIRD PROTECTION PROGRAM. Signed
- HB 6484 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN HARVESTING OF HORSESHOE CRABS. Signed
- HB 5879 AN ACT CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIONS ADOPTED TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. Died
- HB 6496 AN ACT CONCERNING TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES. Vetoed
- HB 6319 AN ACT CONCERNING EFFORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST IN THE RECRUITMENT OF PERSONS INTO MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS. Died
- HB 5053 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. 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 |
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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |