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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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| SJ 62 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THOMAS WIEHL OF MADISON TO BE A UTILITY COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY. | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJ 63 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF EVERETT SMITH III OF GREENWICH TO BE A UTILITY COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 62 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CHRISTINA D. GHIO OF CHESHIRE TO BE THE CHILD ADVOCATE. | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 75 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF LEAH M. POLLARD, ESQUIRE, OF POMFRET CENTER TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 457 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 74 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF PHILLIP MILLER, ESQUIRE, OF GLASTONBURY TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 60 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF HOLLY CHEESEMAN OF NIANTIC TO BE A UTILITY COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5581 — AN ACT AMENDING A PRIOR CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF ROCKY HILL. | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5572 — AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF WOODBURY. | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 449 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5406 — AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5383 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING LABOR. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5240 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5515 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5558 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5246 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5421 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE PATIENT LIFTS TO CERTAIN HEALTH CARE OFFICES AND FACILITIES. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5265 — AN ACT CONCERNING COURT-ORDERED ACCOUNTINGS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REVISING THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — AN ACT CONCERNING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5468 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 319 — AN ACT CONCERNING BATTERY-POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT FUNDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES, REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPERS. | Nay | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5468 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 346 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR'S WORKFORCE COUNCIL. | Nay | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5039 — AN ACT REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVELY DIRECTED FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5567 — AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (55 as lead sponsor)
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SB 277
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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
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT AND MOHEGAN FUND.
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