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Legislator > John Fonfara
State Senator
John Fonfara
(D) - Connecticut
Connecticut Senate District 01
In Office - Started: 01/08/1997
contact info
Capitol Office
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
300 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Phone: 860-240-0043
Phone 2: 800-842-1420
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB07242 | An Act Studying Efforts To Increase Voter Participation And Authorizing Municipal Pilot Programs To Promote Such Efforts. | To establish a task force to study increasing voter participation, and civic engagement generally, in this state by examining the potential implementation concerns in pursuing such goal and looking at the experiences of other jurisdictions. | Dead |
| SB00877 | An Act Establishing A Pilot Program To Increase Funding For After-school Programs In Hartford. | To establish a pilot program to increase funding for after-school programs in Hartford. | Dead |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB05004 | An Act Concerning The Protection Of The Environment And The Development Of Renewable Energy Sources And Associated Job Sectors. | Senate Roll Call Vote 383 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB05013 | An Act Adding Certain Plants To The Invasive Plants List. | Senate Roll Call Vote 421 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB05064 | An Act Establishing A Grant Program For Agricultural Preservation And Farmland Access Purposes. | Senate Roll Call Vote 419 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB05730 | An Act Concerning Staggered Terms For Members Of The Two-generational Advisory Board. | Senate Roll Call Vote 376 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB05916 | An Act Requiring Solar Developers To Provide Farmland Restoration Bonds For Both Petition And Application Projects Approved By The Siting Council. | Senate Roll Call Vote 412 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06075 | An Act Concerning Instructors For An Airframe And Powerplant Certificate Program. | Senate Roll Call Vote 361 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06433 | An Act Concerning Captive Insurance. | Senate Roll Call Vote 415 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06250 | An Act Concerning The Levels Of Staffing For Environmental Conservation Officers. | Senate Roll Call Vote 420 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06277 | An Act Concerning The Adoption Of Animals From Certain Institutions Of Higher Education. | Senate Roll Call Vote 413 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06435 | An Act Concerning The Insurance Department's Automobile Physical And Property Damage Arbitration Process. | Senate Roll Call Vote 416 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06445 | An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Office Of Higher Education, Expanding Dual Credit Opportunities And Concerning College Readiness And Remedial Support Programs At The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities And Information Reported To The Credential Database. | Senate Roll Call Vote 369 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06436 | An Act Concerning Revisions To The Health Insurance Statutes. | Senate Roll Call Vote 417 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06833 | An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To Statutes Relating To Planning And Development. | Senate Roll Call Vote 414 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06777 | An Act Concerning Water Utility Systems And Water Quality And Treatment Surcharges. | Senate Roll Call Vote 392 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06849 | An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Minor And Technical Revisions To The Government Administration And Elections Statutes. | Senate Roll Call Vote 423 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01229 | An Act Concerning Fees For Copying, Reviewing And Redacting Records Created By Police Body-worn Recording Equipment And Dashboard Cameras. | Senate Roll Call Vote 403 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06859 | An Act Concerning The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection's Recommendations Regarding Firearm Information, Security Officers, Firearm Transfers And School Security Grants And The Fire Marshal Training Council, The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And The Codes And Standards Committee. | Senate Roll Call Vote 396 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06855 | An Act Concerning The Department Of Consumer Protection's Recommendations Regarding Drug Control And Cannabis And Hemp Regulation. | Senate Roll Call Vote 366 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06897 | An Act Extending The Sunset Date For Personal Risk Insurance Rate Filings. | Senate Roll Call Vote 365 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06875 | An Act Concerning The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act. | Senate Roll Call Vote 372 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06868 | An Act Enhancing Environmental Permitting Predictability. | Senate Roll Call Vote 367 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06921 | An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Office Of Early Childhood, Department Of Education And The Technical Education And Career System And Concerning The Administration Of Epinephrine And Glucagon. | Senate Roll Call Vote 399 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06970 | An Act Concerning Adoption Of Amendments To The Uniform Commercial Code. | Senate Roll Call Vote 424 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01315 | An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Enforce Certain Blight Regulations Without Providing Notice Or An Opportunity To Remediate. | Senate Roll Call Vote 398 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06932 | An Act Concerning The Establishment Of A State Interpreting Standards Board. | Senate Roll Call Vote 427 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06930 | An Act Concerning The Social Equity Council's Recommendations Regarding Social Equity Plans, Strategic Planning, Ethics, License Renewal Fees, Financial Assistance Applications And Policies And Procedures. | Senate Roll Call Vote 400 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06978 | An Act Concerning The Department Of Public Health's Recommendations Regarding Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes. | Senate Roll Call Vote 371 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06981 | An Act Concerning Electronic Posting Of Certain Documents By Insurers, Nonrenewal Or Cancellation Of Property And Casualty Insurance Policies, Federal Home Loan Banks And The Insurers Rehabilitation And Liquidation Act, Hypothecation Of Assets And Surplus Lines Insurance. | Senate Roll Call Vote 381 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB06995 | An Act Concerning The Charter Of The Metropolitan District Of Hartford County. | Senate Roll Call Vote 362 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07004 | An Act Authorizing Municipal Referenda To Challenge Certain Permit Approvals. | Senate Roll Call Vote 401 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01343 | An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Intergovernmental Policy And Planning Division Within The Office Of Policy And Management. | Senate Roll Call Vote 397 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01359 | An Act Concerning Various Revisions To Statutes Concerning The Department Of Social Services. | Senate Roll Call Vote 433 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07053 | An Act Establishing A Working Group To Develop Uniform Statutory Definitions Of "first Responder" And "essential Worker". | Senate Roll Call Vote 425 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07046 | An Act Making Revisions To The Second Injury Fund. | Senate Roll Call Vote 429 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07027 | An Act Concerning The Use Of Condominium Deposits For Construction And Development, Accounting Of Rental Charges And A Working Group To Develop A Uniform Statutory Definition Of "affordable Housing". | Senate Roll Call Vote 436 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07064 | An Act Concerning Revisions To The Validating Act. | Senate Roll Call Vote 393 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07107 | An Act Concerning A Task Force To Study Expanding Governmental Employment Opportunities For Persons With Disabilities, Updates To Able Account Statutes And Oversight Of Driving Programs For Persons With Disabilities. | Senate Roll Call Vote 426 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07108 | An Act Concerning Autism And Intellectual Disability Services And Abuse And Neglect Investigations. | Senate Roll Call Vote 374 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07090 | An Act Concerning The Timing And Scope Of Audits By The Auditors Of Public Accounts. | Senate Roll Call Vote 434 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07098 | An Act Concerning Tuition Refunds For Former Stone Academy Students. | Senate Roll Call Vote 373 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01409 | An Act Concerning Municipal Campaign Finance Filings. | Senate Roll Call Vote 387 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07131 | An Act Concerning Financial Aid For Students In Paramedic Certificate Programs. | Senate Roll Call Vote 418 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07160 | An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Penalties For Operating A Motor Vehicle And Vessel While Under The Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor Or Any Drug, Technical Corrections To The Motor Vehicle Statutes, Video Presentation Upon License Renewal, The Highway Work Zone And Roadside Vehicle Safety Awareness Program, Yellow And Blue Envelopes, Electric Scooters, Electric Bicycles, Motor-driven Cycles, Installment Payment Plans, Low-speed Vehicle De | Senate Roll Call Vote 385 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07153 | An Act Concerning The Establishment Of The Port Eastside Infrastructure Improvement District In The Town Of East Hartford And The Park City Landing Infrastructure Improvement District In The City Of Bridgeport. | Senate Roll Call Vote 364 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01450 | An Act Concerning Recruitment And Retention Of The Health Care Workforce. | Senate Roll Call Vote 394 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07181 | An Act Concerning The Regulation Of Tobacco, Cannabis, Hemp And Related Products, Conduct And Establishments. | Senate Roll Call Vote 395 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07174 | An Act Concerning Riparian Areas. | Senate Roll Call Vote 370 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07170 | An Act Concerning Certain Recommendations Of The Department Of Agriculture Regarding Aquaculture And Minor Revisions To Programs And Statutes Relating To The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection. | Senate Roll Call Vote 430 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07179 | An Act Concerning Pharmaceutical Marketing And Pharmaceuticals. | Senate Roll Call Vote 404 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07166 | An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To Certain Commerce And Tax Credit Statutes. | Senate Roll Call Vote 391 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01457 | An Act Establishing An Airport Development Zone In The Town Of Plainville. | Senate Roll Call Vote 432 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07192 | An Act Implementing Recommendations Of The Bipartisan Drug Task Force. | Senate Roll Call Vote 437 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07200 | An Act Concerning Bleeding Control Training And Kits. | Senate Roll Call Vote 422 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HJ00069 | Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Claims Commissioner To Grant An Award To Heather Robillard On Her Claim Against The State. | Senate Roll Call Vote 407 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07220 | An Act Concerning The Costs To Obtain Transcripts For Proceedings Conducted Before Agencies. | Senate Roll Call Vote 368 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07231 | An Act Authorizing Sunday Hunting On Private Lands. | Senate Roll Call Vote 384 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HJ00086 | Resolution Vacating The Decision Of The Claims Commissioner To Dismiss The Claim Against The State Of Melissa Steinhilper, Administratrix Of The Estate Of Amanda Monington And Remanding The Claim To The Claims Commissioner For A Hearing On The Merits. | Senate Roll Call Vote 408 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HJ00087 | Resolution Vacating The Decision Of The Claims Commissioner To Dismiss The Claim Against The State Of Dwight Otis And Remanding The Claim To The Claims Commissioner For A Hearing On The Merits. | Senate Roll Call Vote 409 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HJ00089 | Resolution Granting Caroline Skudlarek, Executrix Of The Estate Of Alfons Skudlarek, Permission To Sue The State. | Senate Roll Call Vote 411 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07236 | An Act Concerning Human Trafficking And Sexual Assault Victims. | Senate Roll Call Vote 406 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HJ00088 | Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State. | Senate Roll Call Vote 410 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01529 | An Act Revising The Effective Dates Of Provisions Regarding Certain Municipal Referenda And Equity Joint Ventures And Concerning Contracts With The Department Of Developmental Services, The Commissioner Of Education's Network Of Schools, The Reporting Of Certain School District Financial Information, The Failure To File For Certain Grand List Exemptions And The Deferrals Of Certain Towns' Real Property Revaluations. | Senate Roll Call Vote 402 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01541 | An Act Concerning The Office Of The Correction Ombuds, Disclosure Of Disciplinary Matters Or Alleged Misconduct By A Department Of Correction Employee, Use Of Force And Body Cameras In Correctional Facilities And Criminal History Records. | Senate Roll Call Vote 435 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01542 | An Act Concerning The Use Of Handcuffs On Young Children. | Senate Roll Call Vote 405 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07255 | An Act Concerning Judicial Branch Operations And Procedures And The Duties Of Judicial Branch Personnel. | Senate Roll Call Vote 363 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07267 | An Act Concerning The Fiscal Accountability Report. | Senate Roll Call Vote 428 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01558 | An Act Concerning Income Taxes Imposed By Other Jurisdictions On Residents Of The State. | Senate Roll Call Vote 431 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07280 | An Act Conveying A Parcel Of State Land To The City Of Danbury. | Senate Roll Call Vote 388 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07281 | An Act Amending A Prior Conveyance Of A Parcel Of State Land To The Town Of Southbury To Change The Restrictions On The Use, Ownership And Leasing Of Said Parcel. | Senate Roll Call Vote 389 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07283 | An Act Conveying A Parcel Of State Land To The Capital Region Development Authority. | Senate Roll Call Vote 390 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07278 | An Act Repealing A Prior Conveyance Of A Parcel Of State Land To The Town Of East Haddam. | Senate Roll Call Vote 379 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07285 | An Act Conveying A Parcel Of State Land To The Town Of Hamden And Repealing A Prior Conveyance. | Senate Roll Call Vote 375 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01563 | An Act Conveying Parcels Of State Land Known As Camp Brook Greenway In The Town Of North Canaan. | Senate Roll Call Vote 378 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07284 | An Act Conveying A Parcel Of State Land To The Town Of Preston. | Senate Roll Call Vote 380 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01565 | An Act Conveying Certain Parcels Of State Land In The Town Of Sprague. | Senate Roll Call Vote 382 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01564 | An Act Amending A Prior Conveyance Of A Parcel Of State Land To The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation, Inc. | Senate Roll Call Vote 377 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| HB07288 | An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Grant Programs, State Grant Commitments For School Building Projects, Revisions To The School Building Projects Statutes And Various Provisions Revising And Implementing The Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027. | Senate Roll Call Vote 386 | 06/04/2025 | Yea |
| SB01295 | An Act Concerning Broadband Internet, Gaming, Social Media, Online Services And Consumer Contracts. | Senate Roll Call Vote 352 | 06/03/2025 | Yea |
| SB01295 | An Act Concerning Broadband Internet, Gaming, Social Media, Online Services And Consumer Contracts. | Senate Roll Call Vote 353 | 06/03/2025 | Yea |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 356 | 06/03/2025 | Nay |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 357 | 06/03/2025 | Nay |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 358 | 06/03/2025 | Nay |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 359 | 06/03/2025 | Nay |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 360 | 06/03/2025 | Yea |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 354 | 06/03/2025 | Nay |
| HB07287 | An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Provisions Related To Revenue And Other Items Implementing The State Budget. | Senate Roll Call Vote 355 | 06/03/2025 | Nay |
| SB00004 | An Act Concerning Energy Affordability, Access And Accountability. | Senate Roll Call Vote 329 | 06/02/2025 | Nay |
| HB05001 | An Act Concerning The Quality And Delivery Of Special Education Services In Connecticut. | Senate Roll Call Vote 324 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB05003 | An Act Concerning Early Childhood Care And Education. | Senate Roll Call Vote 350 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| SB00575 | An Act Expanding A Bioscience Enterprise Corridor Zone Located In The Town Of Plainville. | Senate Roll Call Vote 335 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06183 | An Act Concerning The Appointment Of The Child Advocate. | Senate Roll Call Vote 345 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06434 | An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To The Insurance-related Statutes. | Senate Roll Call Vote 339 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06438 | An Act Concerning Assorted Proposals To Recognize And Honor The Military Service Of Members Of The Armed Forces And Veterans In Connecticut. | Senate Roll Call Vote 340 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06883 | An Act Protecting The Location Of Housing For Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Victims. | Senate Roll Call Vote 325 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06887 | An Act Concerning Higher Education Management And Fiscal Accountability. | Senate Roll Call Vote 327 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06918 | An Act Prohibiting First Cousin Marriage. | Senate Roll Call Vote 342 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| SB01284 | An Act Concerning The Illegal Use Of Certain Vehicles And Street Takeovers. | Senate Roll Call Vote 330 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06957 | An Act Allowing A Town To Designate Itself A City, Establishing A Task Force To Study The Regulation Of Corporate Housing Acquisitions And Concerning Training For Inland Wetlands Agencies, Certificates Of Correction For Certain Property Assessed In Error, The Submission Of Certain Studies And Evaluations, Inclusionary Zoning, Solar Installations In Certain Common Interest Ownership Communities, The Capital Region And The Millstone Ridge Tax District. | Senate Roll Call Vote 333 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB06982 | An Act Concerning Liability For Injuries Inherent In Camping While At A Private Campground. | Senate Roll Call Vote 331 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB07041 | An Act Concerning The Composition Of The Judicial Selection Commission And Decisions Rendered By Said Commission. | Senate Roll Call Vote 334 | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | Connecticut Joint Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee | 4 | |
| Detail | Connecticut Joint Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee | Chair | 1 |
| Detail | Connecticut Joint General Law Committee | Vice Chair | 2 |
| Detail | Connecticut Joint Legislative Management Committee | 5 | |
| Detail | Connecticut Joint Planning and Development Committee | 5 | |
| Detail | Connecticut Joint Public Safety and Security Committee | 4 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | District 1 | Senate | Democrat | In Office | 01/08/1997 | |
| CT | District 6 | House | Democrat | Out of Office | 01/07/1987 | 02/24/2024 |