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John Santanella
CT House District 58
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Economy & Taxes 11Government Operations & Budget 10Criminal Justice & Policing 7Healthcare 6Labor & Employment 6Social Services & Welfare 6Education 5Environment & Energy 5Elections & Voting 3Gun Policy 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Defense & Military 1Housing 1Technology & Privacy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT House District 58 current
Connecticut |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (341 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5350 — AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION. | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 72 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CAMPBELL BARRETT, ESQUIRE, OF DURHAM TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5350 — AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION. | Nay | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJ 70 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF FELICE N. GRAY-KEMP, ESQUIRE, OF HAMDEN TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5350 — AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION. | Nay | Apr 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJ 36 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DONALD E. WILLIAMS, JR. OF BROOKLYN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5289 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5391 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING REGULATIONS. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5141 — AN ACT REQUIRING FEAR OF RETALIATION TRAINING FOR PERSONS PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES. | Yea | Apr 9, 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 | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5165 — AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5146 — AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BROWNFIELDS IN THIS STATE. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5399 — AN ACT CONCERNING DENTISTRY. | Yea | Apr 9, 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 | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5166 — AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5401 — AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE, STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND FIRE SAFETY CODE. | Yea | Apr 9, 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 | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5336 — AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5259 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | Yea | Apr 9, 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 | Apr 9, 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 | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJ 28 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE KARYL L. CARRASQUILLA OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5126 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJ 13 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE MAUREEN D. DENNIS OF SOUTHPORT TO BE A STATE REFEREE. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5163 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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SB 406
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF LIGHTED LAMPS ON BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS.
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HB 5143
CT · —
AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES.
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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 5253
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AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING PROCEDURES FOR AND STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION OVERSIGHT OF FIRE DISTRICTS.
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HB 5378
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING SELF-FUNDED MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT OPTION PROGRAM.
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HB 5455
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SPECIAL POLICE FORCES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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HB 5477
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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HB 5340
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AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
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HB 5140
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AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PATIENTS' PRIVATE RESIDENCES.
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SB 457
CT · —
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL.
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