John A. Kissel
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57
Bills sponsored
this session · 332 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
2088
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 2088 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.7%
based on 561 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.3%
based on 561 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.1%
based on 561 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
332 billsCurrent session 57 bills
- SB 220 AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM. Signed
- HB 5577 AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF SOMERS. Signed
- SB 277 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY. Signed
- SB 296 AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING. Signed
- SB 321 AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXCAVATION PROJECTS. Signed
- HB 5143 AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES. Signed
- SB 310 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS. Passed
- HB 5525 AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. Signed
- HB 5476 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Signed
- HB 5447 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE. Signed
- HB 5253 AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING PROCEDURES FOR AND STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION OVERSIGHT OF FIRE DISTRICTS. In Committee
- HB 5336 AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY. Signed
- HB 5340 AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION. Signed
- HB 5141 AN ACT REQUIRING FEAR OF RETALIATION TRAINING FOR PERSONS PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES. Signed
- SB 500 AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-FUNDED CAREGIVER PROGRAM TO ASSIST PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ENROLLED IN A MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM. In Committee
- SB 375 AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MAPPING DATA SERVICES. Signed
- SB 468 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS. Signed
- SB 309 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A CONTINGENCY SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANT, A PROHIBITION ON PRIVATE EQUITY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER INNOVATIONS IN THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. In Committee
- SB 316 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TESTING OF SOILS AT CERTAIN SOLAR FACILITIES. In Committee
- HB 5374 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE MANDATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS. Signed
- SB 391 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. 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 475 AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS. Signed
- HB 5567 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. Signed
- SB 367 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS. Signed
Historical 275 bills
- SB 989 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE HARASSMENT. 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
- HB 5597 AN ACT CONCERNING OPIOIDS. Signed
- 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
- 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
- SB 763 AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVERS OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION OR ABANDONMENT OF ELDERLY PERSONS. Signed
- HB 6366 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF LICENSES FOR DEALING IN OR REPAIRING MOTOR VEHICLES. 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
- SB 1004 AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN, STEPCHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENT CHILDREN. Signed
- SB 1034 AN ACT CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. 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 534 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTO THEFTS BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS. Died
- SB 498 AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EQUINE THERAPY FOR VETERANS. Died
- SB 591 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE AND PERMIT TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER. Died
- SB 783 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTED AND APPOINTED CONSTABLES AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS DURING A STATE OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY. Died
- SB 736 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEDUCTION AND WITHHOLDING OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FROM PENSION PAYMENTS. Died
- SB 130 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GREEN ALERT SYSTEM FOR MISSING VETERANS. Died
- HB 5425 AN ACT CONCERNING RAILWAYS AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Signed
- HB 5001 AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT. Signed
- HB 5291 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING IMPROVED OPIOID MONITORING. Signed
- HB 5190 AN ACT CONCERNING THE HISTORIC HOMES REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT. Signed
- HB 5399 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. Signed
- HB 5223 AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO AGRICULTURE RELATED STATUTES AND TO OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION RELATED STATUTES. Signed
- SB 199 AN ACT REQUIRING ONLINE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM DEALER REGISTRATION. Signed
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 |
|
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |