Connecticut · Current officeholder
Kara Rochelle
Democratic Connecticut House, District 104
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Sponsored legislation
75 bills in the current data (75 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 508 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 370 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOURLY COMPENSATION FOR ADJUNCT FIRE INSTRUCTORS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 318 | AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 5583 | AN ACT CONCERNING CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF DERBY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 349 | AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO THE FIREFIGHTERS CANCER RELIEF FUND. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5561 | AN ACT CONCERNING A FIVE-YEAR MEDICAID RATE REVIEW, DENTAL REPRESENTATION ON A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, BIOMARKER TESTING AND OPIOID PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS AND A STUDY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF SPOUSES FOR STATE-SUBSIDIZED HOME CARE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5485 | AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING STUDY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 5374 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE MANDATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 5 | AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 4 | AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 196 | AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS AND ATTESTATIONS CONCERNING LACK OF A CONTROLLING INTEREST OF A HOSPITAL OR OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT AND CLINICAL DECISIONS OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OF A HOSPITAL BY A PRIVATE EQUITY ENTITY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 116 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 1 | 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. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 5406 | AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED MEASURES RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE HEROISM OF VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MAKING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATED TO VETERANS' AND MILITARY AFFAIRS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 5143 | AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 20, 2026 |
| HB 5039 | AN ACT REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVELY DIRECTED FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR OTHER EXPENSES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 19, 2026 |
| SB 268 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| HB 5003 | AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 5127 | AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARDS AND HEALTH AND VETERINARY CARE SERVICES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 7, 2026 |
| HB 5211 | AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL FINANCING. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 5226 | AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2026 |
| HB 5289 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 23, 2026 |
| SB 85 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE, CONCERNING THE UCONN 2000 PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GRADUATE STUDENT LOANS, WAR OR VETERANS' MEMORIALS OR MONUMENTS AND AGING-IN-PLACE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 498 | AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 435 | AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 356 | AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC FILING OF CERTIFIED PAYROLL AND DAILY LOGS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 223 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| HB 5446 | AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS' DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PARAEDUCATORS' SALARY AND RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| SB 274 | AN ACT CONCERNING NONRESIDENT LANDLORD REGISTRATION AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR REPEAT BUILDING AND FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 16, 2026 |
| SB 389 | AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING FUNDS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| SB 386 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN PARTY CAUCUSES, CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES, INCLUDING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES, AND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2026 |
| HB 5405 | AN ACT CONCERNING OWNERS, OPERATORS AND LESSEES OF CRANES AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 13, 2026 |
| HB 5434 | AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE RECOGNITION OF MINOR PARTIES FOR PURPOSES OF NOMINATING PETITIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 421 | AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF DOUBLE UTILITY POLES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2026 |
| HB 5279 | AN ACT ADDING WITNESSING A SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR PURPOSES OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2026 |
| SB 443 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SURVIVOR'S BENEFITS AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF CORRECTION OFFICERS, COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION INVESTIGATORS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION INVESTIGATORS AND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATORS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 2, 2026 |
| SB 440 | AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT FOR STRIKING WORKERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 2, 2026 |
| SB 348 | AN ACT CONCERNING PORTAL-TO-PORTAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 2, 2026 |
| SB 221 | AN ACT CONCERNING ASPIRING EDUCATORS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 5046 | AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 5403 | AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF UNPAID VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND STATE MARSHALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 5409 | AN ACT CONCERNING TROOPS-TO-TRADES INITIATIVES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 24, 2026 |
| HB 5216 | AN ACT CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR STUDENT TEACHERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 24, 2026 |
| SB 245 | AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN TAX INCENTIVES FOR DATA CENTERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 23, 2026 |
| HB 5275 | AN ACT CONCERNING A CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNPAID WAGES ON A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 19, 2026 |
| HB 5206 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WHO MEET CERTAIN SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2026 |
| HB 5169 | AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ALERT IN THE STATE-WIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE REGARDING PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE OR COMBATIVE BEHAVIOR TOWARD A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 17, 2026 |
| SB 8 | AN ACT SUPPORTING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 330 | AN ACT COMPENSATING SPOUSES FOR STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| HB 5144 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| SB 103 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| HB 5187 | AN ACT ADJUSTING THE FISCAL GUARDRAILS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| HB 5133 | AN ACT INCREASING THE HIGHEST MARGINAL RATE OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| HB 5236 | AN ACT CONCERNING WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 5218 | AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 5234 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FEE ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HB 5203 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY DEDUCTION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 5199 | AN ACT CONCERNING REDUCED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE HOME HEALTH VISITS TO THE SAME HOUSING FACILITY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5186 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE AFFECTED BUSINESS ENTITY TAX AND THE CREDIT RELATED THERETO AND ESTABLISHING A SURCHARGE ON THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL QUALIFIED BUSINESS INCOME DEDUCTIONS CLAIMED BY CERTAIN FILERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5185 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL GAINS AND DIVIDENDS SURCHARGE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5179 | AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE OF THE PER PUPIL FOUNDATION AMOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5177 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR MANUFACTURERS THAT DONATE EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES TO MANUFACTURING TRAINING PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5173 | AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 5139 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ESTATE TAX RECAPTURE FOR CERTAIN ESTATES AND AN ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM ESTATE TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2026 |
| HB 5134 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2026 |
| HB 5101 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF THE CTTRANSIT NEW HAVEN 255 BUS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2026 |
| HB 5003 | AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2025 |
| HB 5001 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2025 |
| HB 5428 | AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 3, 2025 |
| HB 5986 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 5873 | AN ACT CONCERNING INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2025 |
| HB 5610 | AN ACT REQUIRING PENSIONS FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS EMPLOYED BY MUNICIPALITIES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 5416 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION AND TAXATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES AND THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF THE ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX FROM SUCH RENTALS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 17, 2025 |
| HB 5222 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF "DONATE LIFE" NUMBER PLATES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2025 |
| HB 5059 | AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING AND RECKLESS DRIVING. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2025 |