J
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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| SB 367 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ROADSIDE SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH WRECKERS AND TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5311 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONISSUANCE OF A STANDING CRIMINAL PROTECTIVE ORDER IN THE CASE OF A FAMILY VIOLENCE CRIME. | 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 1 — AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR… | Yea | May 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR… | Yea | May 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5003 — AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 9 — AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUTERS AND MICROTRANSIT SERVICES AND CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5514 — AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 369 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ELEVATORS. | Nay | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5003 — AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 123 — AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN RATE INCREASES AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR AGING, EMERGENCY POWER… | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5003 — AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5003 — AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5003 — AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5003 — AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5350 — AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5350 — AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5350 — AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION. | Nay | Apr 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5127 — AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARDS AND HEALTH AND VETERINARY CARE SERVICES. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 271 — AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LABOR DEPARTMENT. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 359 — AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL OF A PROPERTY REVALUATION. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 138 — AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5288 — AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. | Nay | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 478 — AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES. | Yea | Apr 30, 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
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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
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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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