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Heather Somers
CT Senate District 18
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 26Economy & Taxes 18Criminal Justice & Policing 13Education 9Civil Rights & Liberties 8Healthcare 8Social Services & Welfare 8Environment & Energy 7Transportation & Infrastructure 6Labor & Employment 5Housing 3Defense & Military 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Banking & Finance 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Senate District 18 current
Connecticut |
Republican | Jan 4, 2017 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (412 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 5534 — AN ACT DESIGNATING THE STATE AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MOVEMENT, THE STATE AMPHIBIAN AND THE STATE ROCK. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5155 — AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE REPORTING MODERNIZATION. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5222 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION, CANNABIS, DATA PRIVACY, FIRE INSPECTIONS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 477 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 76 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF PATRICK T. RING, ESQUIRE, OF WINDSOR TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 483 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CRIME OF DIGITAL DEFRAUDING. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5525 — AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5043 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 77 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ROSEMARIE T. WEBER, ESQUIRE, OF GRANBY TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5532 — AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS FOR REVISIONS TO THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS, REDEFINING "GIFT" FOR… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5381 — AN ACT CONCERNING UNLAWFUL FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTICES. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5043 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 57 — RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO MAKE PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH RESPECT… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5375 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE WORKING GROUPS. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5043 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5579 — AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF CHESHIRE. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5580 — AN ACT AMENDING A PRIOR CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF STRATFORD TO PERMIT THE PARCEL TO BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5485 — AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING STUDY. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 78 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF JUSTINE L. WHALEN, ESQUIRE, OF BRANFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5574 — AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF HAMDEN. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5336 — AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5476 — AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5583 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF DERBY. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5215 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 323 — AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS FOR REVISIONS TO THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (55 as lead sponsor)
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SB 277
CT · —
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY…
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HB 5525
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
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HB 5476
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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SB 246
CT · —
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.
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HB 5406
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES…
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HB 5336
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY.
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SB 375
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MAPPING DATA SERVICES.
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SB 468
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS.
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SB 373
CT · —
AN ACT ALLOWING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEER FIRE POLICE OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.
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SB 388
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT AND MOHEGAN FUND.
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