Kara Rochelle
Born
1983
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66
Bills sponsored
this session · 344 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1186
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1186 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.4%
based on 552 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.6%
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)
344 billsCurrent session 66 bills
- SB 85 AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE, CONCERNING THE UCONN 2000 PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GRADUATE STUDENT LOANS, WAR OR VETERANS' MEMORIALS OR MONUMENTS AND AGING-IN-PLACE. In Committee
- HB 5279 AN ACT ADDING WITNESSING A SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR PURPOSES OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE. In Committee
- HB 5403 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF UNPAID VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND STATE MARSHALS. In Committee
- SB 498 AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS. In Committee
- HB 5143 AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES. Signed
- SB 348 AN ACT CONCERNING PORTAL-TO-PORTAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. In Committee
- HB 5446 AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS' DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PARAEDUCATORS' SALARY AND RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS. In Committee
- HB 5405 AN ACT CONCERNING OWNERS, OPERATORS AND LESSEES OF CRANES AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT. In Committee
- HB 5203 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY DEDUCTION. In Committee
- SB 435 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. In Committee
- SB 440 AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT FOR STRIKING WORKERS. In Committee
- SB 421 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF DOUBLE UTILITY POLES. In Committee
- SB 389 AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING FUNDS. In Committee
- HB 5374 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE MANDATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS. Signed
- SB 103 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT. In Committee
- SB 318 AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE. Signed
- HB 5406 AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATED TO VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS. Signed
- SB 370 AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOURLY COMPENSATION FOR ADJUNCT FIRE INSTRUCTORS. Signed
- HB 5218 AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS. In Committee
- HB 5234 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FEE ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES. In Committee
- 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
- HB 5046 AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. In Committee
- SB 1 AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET. Signed
- SB 221 AN ACT CONCERNING ASPIRING EDUCATORS. In Committee
- SB 4 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION. Signed
Historical 278 bills
- SB 1003 AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN HEALTH CARRIERS AND PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS FROM EMPLOYING COPAY ACCUMULATOR PROGRAMS. Signed
- HB 6319 AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT RECOVERIES AND INCENTIVES UNDER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. Signed
- HB 5592 AN ACT REDEFINING “VETERAN” AND ESTABLISHING A QUALIFYING REVIEW BOARD. Signed
- HB 5677 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES UNDER MEDICAID. Signed
- SB 1022 AN ACT CONCERNING TELEHEALTH. Died
- SB 842 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT. Died
- HB 6657 AN ACT CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Signed
- HB 5329 AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR MATERNITY CARE TO TWELVE MONTHS POST-PREGNANCY. Died
- HB 5185 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. Died
- HB 6458 AN ACT LOWERING THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PROTECT SENIOR CITIZENS FROM FRAUD. Signed
- HB 6048 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF GREYHOUND RACING IN THE STATE. Died
- HB 6626 AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BREAST HEALTH BENEFITS. Died
- SB 1020 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM. Signed
- SB 1030 AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOMES AND DEMENTIA SPECIAL CARE UNITS. Signed
- HB 6622 AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARIES AND LISTS OF COVERED DRUGS. Signed
- HB 6633 AN ACT RESTRUCTURING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS AND IMPROVING FUND SOLVENCY. Signed
- 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
- HB 6470 AN ACT CONCERNING HOME HEALTH, TELEHEALTH AND UTILIZATION REVIEW. Signed
- HB 6483 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM. Signed
- HB 6519 AN ACT CONCERNING DATA COLLECTION TO PREVENT MALNUTRITION AMONG SENIOR CITIZENS. Died
- HB 6520 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY STATE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Died
- HB 5698 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE COLLECTION OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES DATA. Died
- HB 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. Signed
- HB 6606 AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES AND THE RENOVATION OF HISTORIC MIXED-USE BUILDINGS. Signed
- HB 5959 AN ACT CLASSIFYING DISPATCHERS AS FIRST RESPONDERS. 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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |