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D Connecticut Senate · District 1 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. John Fonfara

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Total votes
3,959
all sessions
Attendance
97%
108 missed
Lower than 92% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 81% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 85% of chamber peers
Sponsored
21
bills & resolutions
Among the lowest in the chamber
Committees
6
assignments
21 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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21
Primary
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Primary SB 1
Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes sales tax on clothing under $100, school supplies, and appliances, and eliminates a 1% tax on meals sold by grocery stores. It creates new tax credits for homeowners (increasing the existing credit), caregivers of elderly or disabled family members, and renters earning $75,000 or less for primary residence costs. These changes directly lower tax burdens for Connecticut residents, particularly lower- and middle-income households. The bill modifies sales tax rules and expands income tax credits to improve affordability.

Signed into law May 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 7242
Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor
AN ACT STUDYING EFFORTS TO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL PILOT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SUCH EFFORTS.

Maddy summaryHB 7242 establishes a nine-member task force to study strategies for achieving 100% voter participation in the state by 2030, including examining civic engagement methods, mandatory voting models, and administrative needs for election officials. The task force, appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, must submit findings and recommendations - including potential funding mechanisms - to the elections committee by February 1, 2026. The bill also authorizes municipalities to create voluntary pilot programs (within existing budgets) focused on voter outreach and education to boost participation, subject to state election laws. These programs are optional for local governments and do not require new state funding.

Passed May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 877
In committee · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN HARTFORD.

Maddy summarySB 877 establishes a two-year pilot program to increase funding for after-school programs in Hartford, Connecticut. The program specifically targets reducing teen pregnancy, substance abuse, youth suicide, mental health struggles, and school dropouts by expanding support for these community-based services. It directs the state to allocate additional funds to eligible after-school programs operating in Hartford during the pilot period. The bill does not change existing funding formulas but creates a temporary, targeted initiative to address specific youth outcomes in the city. This pilot is limited to Hartford and requires a report on results to the legislature after two years.

In committee Jan 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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