John Santanella
Born
1967
Contact
Email · John.Santanella@cga.ct.gov
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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 38 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
13
Enacted into law
this session · 16 all-time
900
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 900 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.8%
based on 493 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.2%
based on 493 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89%
based on 493 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
38 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- SB 406 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF LIGHTED LAMPS ON BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS. In Committee
- HB 5143 AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES. Signed
- HB 5525 AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. Signed
- HB 5253 AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING PROCEDURES FOR AND STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION OVERSIGHT OF FIRE DISTRICTS. In Committee
- 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 5455 AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SPECIAL POLICE FORCES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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
- SB 457 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL. Signed
- HB 5505 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSES FOR THE HOUSING OR SHELTER OF PERSONS. In Committee
- SB 372 AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT WING CIVIL AIR PATROL YOUTH CAMPS. In Committee
- SB 188 AN ACT REVISING THE CALCULATION OF THE HOSPITAL TAX. In Committee
- HB 5459 AN ACT CONCERNING THE VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS. In Committee
- HB 5004 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD WELFARE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY. Signed
- HB 5046 AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. In Committee
- HB 5142 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL MONITORING IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES. Signed
- HB 5468 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING. Signed
- HB 5244 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE AGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CAP AND EMPLOYMENT PROMISSORY NOTES. Passed
- HB 5480 AN ACT CONCERNING PEER SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. In Committee
- SB 131 AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING. In Committee
- HB 5134 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT. In Committee
- SB 305 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE-WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE. Signed
- HB 5243 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA. Signed
- HB 5551 AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITING COUNCIL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN UTILITY EXPENDITURES. In Committee
- HB 5522 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT AND REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING WELL CONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS. Passed
Historical 6 bills
- HB 5986 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Died
- HB 5003 AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION. Signed
- HB 5008 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-PUERTO RICO TRADE COMMISSION. Signed
- HB 5001 AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT. Signed
- HB 5944 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS AND LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL. Died
- HB 5897 AN ACT INCREASING THE FOUNDATION AMOUNT FOR THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANT FORMULA. 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00010
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Not Voting | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00011
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Not Voting | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00017
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
HJ00026
House Joint Nomination
House Roll Call Vote |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |