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John Kissel
CT Senate District 7
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 20Criminal Justice & Policing 18Healthcare 13Social Services & Welfare 12Education 9Civil Rights & Liberties 7Labor & Employment 7Economy & Taxes 6Environment & Energy 6Transportation & Infrastructure 5Banking & Finance 4Technology & Privacy 4Veterans Affairs 3Agriculture 2Housing 2Other 2Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Senate District 7 current
Connecticut |
Republican | Jan 6, 1993 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (412 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SJ 52 — RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISIONS OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF KEVIN BERUBE. | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 155 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTICUT SYSTEM. | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 503 — AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 417 — AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SMALL… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 503 — AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 335 — AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS. | Nay | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 503 — AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE… | Nay | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 4 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Nay | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5044 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 381 — AN ACT REQUIRING PROGRAMS CONCERNING PROBLEM GAMBLING AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 373 — AN ACT ALLOWING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEER FIRE POLICE OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 325 — AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISCLOSURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 447 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 196 — AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS AND ATTESTATIONS CONCERNING LACK OF A CONTROLLING INTEREST OF A HOSPITAL OR OF… | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 485 — AN ACT EXPANDING THE ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM TO SHIELD LAND RECORDS AND INCLUDE PRIVATE ENTITIES. | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 411 — AN ACT CONCERNING STATE POLICE ASSIGNED TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (57 as lead sponsor)
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SB 220
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AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT…
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HB 5577
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AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF SOMERS.
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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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SB 296
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING.
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SB 321
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXCAVATION PROJECTS.
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HB 5143
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AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES.
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SB 310
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS.
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HB 5525
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AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
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HB 5476
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AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS HOTLINES AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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HB 5447
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AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE.
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