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18
Bills sponsored
this session · 179 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1588
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1588 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 563 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 563 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.5%
based on 563 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
179 billsCurrent session 18 bills
- SB 435 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. In Committee
- SB 421 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF DOUBLE UTILITY POLES. In Committee
- 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 8 AN ACT SUPPORTING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE STATE. In Committee
- SB 395 AN ACT STUDYING EFFORTS TO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL PILOT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SUCH EFFORTS. In Committee
- SB 6 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. In Committee
- SB 3 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY. In Committee
- HB 5558 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS. Signed
- HB 5486 AN ACT CONCERNING A DIAPER PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM. In Committee
- HB 5275 AN ACT CONCERNING A CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNPAID WAGES ON A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. In Committee
- HB 5127 AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARDS AND HEALTH AND VETERINARY CARE SERVICES. Signed
- HB 5144 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. In Committee
Historical 161 bills
- SB 1024 AN ACT CONCERNING ZONING AUTHORITY, CERTAIN DESIGN GUIDELINES, QUALIFICATIONS OF ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND CERTAIN SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. Died
- SB 842 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT. Died
- SB 1059 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE CORRECTION OMBUDS, THE USE OF ISOLATED CONFINEMENT, SECLUSION AND RESTRAINTS, SOCIAL CONTACTS FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS AND TRAINING AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CORRECTION. Vetoed
- SB 1 AN ACT EQUALIZING COMPREHENSIVE ACCESS TO MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC. Signed
- SB 471 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL REAL ESTATE BY THE STATE. Died
- HB 5767 AN ACT CONCERNING FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. Died
- HB 5596 AN ACT CONCERNING TELEHEALTH. Signed
- SB 956 AN ACT PROVIDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS. Died
- SB 6 AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS. Died
- HB 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. Signed
- HB 6187 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESTRUCTURING OF CERTAIN TAXES AND TAX EQUITY. Died
- SB 999 AN ACT CONCERNING A JUST TRANSITION TO CLIMATE-PROTECTIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. Signed
- HB 6620 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO READ AND ADDRESSING OPPORTUNITY GAPS AND EQUITY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Died
- HB 6105 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES BY ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS. Signed
- HB 5605 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OFFERED BY THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD, TERM LIMITS FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND A CAP ON CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FEES PAID BY THE BOARD. Died
- SB 636 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION ON BODIES OF WATER AND ADJACENT ROADWAYS COVERING MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION. Died
- HB 6425 AN ACT CONCERNING AID IN DYING FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS. Died
- SB 543 AN ACT ALLOWING PROBATE COURT EMPLOYEES TO COLLECTIVELY BARGAIN AND UNIONIZE. Died
- SB 658 AN ACT REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO RECALL CERTAIN LAID-OFF WORKERS IN ORDER OF SENIORITY. Signed
- HB 5883 AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND ON LOCAL QUESTIONS. Died
- HB 5884 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY RANKED-CHOICE VOTING. Died
- SB 456 AN ACT REQUIRING EMISSIONS REDUCTION EQUIPMENT ON LAWNMOWERS AND OTHER SMALL ENGINE MACHINERY SOLD IN THE STATE. Died
- HB 6355 AN ACT CONCERNING RISK PROTECTION ORDERS OR WARRANTS AND DISQUALIFIERS FOR FIREARM PERMITS AND ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES. Signed
- HB 6205 AN ACT REVISING CERTAIN ABSENTEE VOTING STATUTES. Died
- SB 773 AN ACT CONCERNING REPAYMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INCARCERATION. 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 |
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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 |