Matthew L. Lesser
Born
1983
Contact
Email · matthew.lesser@cga.ct.gov
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 258 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1588
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1588 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.8%
based on 562 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.2%
based on 562 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.3%
based on 562 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
258 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- HB 5340 AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION. Signed
- SB 293 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR INJURY CAUSED BY FRAUD IN THE PROVISION OF FERTILITY CARE AND TREATMENT. Passed
- HB 5557 AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUPS ON AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT. Signed
- 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
- SB 478 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES. Signed
- SB 9 AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Signed
- SB 2 AN ACT SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE. 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 7 AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. In Committee
- SB 4 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION. Signed
- SB 5 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY. Signed
- SB 87 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT PROVIDER ADVISORY BOARD AND PROHIBITING AUTO INSURANCE PENALTIES ON VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Signed
- SB 430 AN ACT ADOPTING THE INTEGRATED SETTING STANDARD OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES. Signed
- SB 497 AN ACT PROVIDING FOOD SECURITY FOR VETERANS, TRANSITIONAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAM CUTS, A FOOD AS MEDICINE WAIVER PROGRAM, MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AND ALIGNING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. In Committee
- HB 5562 AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES. Signed
- SB 397 AN ACT CONCERNING DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE USE AND RETENTION OF DATA DERIVED FROM AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS. Signed
- SB 8 AN ACT SUPPORTING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE STATE. In Committee
- HB 5328 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ANTI-MUSLIM AND ANTI-ARAB RACISM IN SCHOOLS. In Committee
- SB 140 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VINAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON. In Committee
- SB 6 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. In Committee
- SB 3 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY. In Committee
- SB 132 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-GERMANY AND CONNECTICUT-INDIA TRADE COMMISSIONS. Signed
- HB 5558 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS. Signed
- HB 5211 AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL FINANCING. Passed
- HB 5531 AN ACT CONCERNING FAITHFUL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. Passed
Historical 225 bills
- SB 820 AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE VOTING RIGHTS ACT. Died
- SB 842 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT. Died
- SB 1005 AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NEWBORN CHILDREN. Died
- SB 1 AN ACT EQUALIZING COMPREHENSIVE ACCESS TO MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC. Signed
- SB 5 AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABSENTEE VOTING, SAFE AND SECURE IN-PERSON VOTING, VOTER REGISTRATION AND CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES REGARDING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. Died
- SB 6 AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS. Died
- SB 1082 AN ACT CONCERNING A RETIRED TEACHER ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE MEMBERSHIP OF AND TERM LIMITS FOR THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD, A CAP ON CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FEES PAID BY THE BOARD, AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL PLANS FOR RETIRED TEACHERS. Died
- SB 891 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EZEQUIEL SANTIAGO FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO FORECLOSURE. Signed
- SB 1004 AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN, STEPCHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENT CHILDREN. Signed
- SB 999 AN ACT CONCERNING A JUST TRANSITION TO CLIMATE-PROTECTIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. Signed
- SB 640 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE PLATFORMS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Died
- SB 636 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION ON BODIES OF WATER AND ADJACENT ROADWAYS COVERING MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION. Died
- SB 890 AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LOAN SERVICERS. Signed
- SB 451 AN ACT CONCERNING CAPS ON INTERNET DATA USAGE, REGULATING CABLE TELEVISION RATES AND INFORMATION SERVICES, DEVELOPING STANDARD CONTRACTUAL TERMS FOR INFORMATION SERVICES AND AMENDING THE CONNECTICUT ANTITRUST ACT. Died
- SB 609 AN ACT STUDYING THE FUTURE OF RAILROADS. Died
- SB 566 AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE RATIONING OF HEALTH CARE IN A PUBLIC HEALTH CARE EMERGENCY ON THE BASIS OF A PERSON'S DISABILITY STATUS. Died
- SB 496 AN ACT ELIMINATING INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS FOR THE MED-CONNECT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Died
- SB 749 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A PARKING FACILITY IN MIDDLETOWN AND OTHER PURPOSES. Died
- SB 729 AN ACT ELIMINATING POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Died
- HB 5527 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A NEW STATE PARK OR FOREST IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN. Died
- HB 5112 AN ACT PROHIBITING PET STORES FROM PURCHASING OR PROCURING DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS. Died
- HB 5557 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN DAY OF EACH YEAR FOR CELEBRATION OF DIWALI, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. Died
- HB 5845 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. Died
- HB 5477 AN ACT CONCERNING RETIRED TEACHERS' HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS. Died
- HB 5479 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE ENCOMPASS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED POPULATION. Died
Voting record
Current session 39 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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 |