John W. Fonfara
Born
1955
Contact
Email · fonfara@senatedems.ct.gov
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1
Bills sponsored
this session · 50 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 19 all-time
2088
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 2088 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 517 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 517 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
91.3%
based on 517 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
50 billsHistorical 49 bills
- SB 2 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN. Signed
- SB 8 AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY AND GRADUATE RETENTION. Died
- SB 10 AN ACT PROMOTING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE COSTS, HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE PERSONS AND RIGHTS REGARDING GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION. Died
- SB 3 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE PRIVACY, DATA AND SAFETY PROTECTIONS. Signed
- SB 7 AN ACT STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS FOR CONNECTICUT'S CONSUMERS OF ENERGY. Signed
- SB 6 AN ACT CONCERNING UTILIZATION REVIEW AND HEALTH CARE CONTRACTS, HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NEWBORNS AND STEP THERAPY. Died
- SB 9 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. Signed
- SB 5 AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PROTECTIONS AGAINST AND RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Signed
- SB 1 AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY IN EDUCATION. Signed
- SB 4 AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S PRESENT AND FUTURE HOUSING NEEDS. Died
- SB 6 AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL DATA PRIVACY AND ONLINE MONITORING. Signed
- SB 4 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT CLEAN AIR ACT. Signed
- SB 1 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDHOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOLS. Signed
- SB 3 AN ACT REQUIRING THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVELOP SEMINAR PROGRAMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Died
- SB 5 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE DATING OPERATORS, THE CREATION OF A GRANT PROGRAM TO REDUCE OCCURRENCES OF ONLINE ABUSE AND THE PROVISION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING AND PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Signed
- SB 2 AN ACT EXPANDING PRESCHOOL AND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. Signed
- SJ 44 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON THE DEATH OF FORMER STATE SENATOR EDWIN A. GOMES. Died
- SJ 45 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON THE DEATH OF FORMER STATE SENATOR BIAGIO S. "BILLY" CIOTTO. Died
- SB 7 AN ACT INCREASING FUNDS FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Died
- SB 3 AN ACT CONCERNING 21ST CENTURY JOBS. Died
- SB 4 AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED FUNDING TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD AND OTHER FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS. Died
- SB 2 AN ACT CONCERNING ATTORNEY DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES. Died
- SB 1 AN ACT CONCERNING DIABETES AND HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS. Died
- SB 687 AN ACT INCREASING THE IMPACT OF SPEEDING ON MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS. Died
- SB 2 AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE. Died
Voting record
Current session 39 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SJ00004
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
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SJ00005
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00030
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00016
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SR00004
Senate Resolution
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00015
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00027
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00034
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00022
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00012
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00013
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00029
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00025
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00020
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00031
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00017
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00023
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00028
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00021
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HJ00017
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00014
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00033
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HJ00016
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00002
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00071
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00064
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00027
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00026
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00032
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00062
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
|
SJ00014
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJ00024
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HJ00021
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00064
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00028
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00063
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00013
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
SJ00035
Senate Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
|
HJ00007
House Joint Nomination
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2026 |
Historical 11 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 8002
AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING GROWTH.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 14, 2025 |
|
HB 8001
AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER JOINT VENTURE INITIATIVE.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 13, 2025 |
|
HB 8002
AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING GROWTH.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Nay | fail | November 13, 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.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Nay | fail | November 13, 2025 |
|
HB 8003
AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ADDRESS REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | November 13, 2025 |
|
HB 6970
AN ACT CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 7192
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE.
Senate 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.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 7267
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
SB 1558
AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME TAXES IMPOSED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS ON RESIDENTS OF THE STATE.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |
|
HB 7046
AN ACT MAKING REVISIONS TO THE SECOND INJURY FUND.
Senate Roll Call Vote |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2025 |