2026 LEGISLATOR REPORT CARD

Winter, Steven

2026

Winter, Steven

94th District (D)

Towns Represented
Hamden (p), New Haven (p)

Committees
Energy and Technology; Finance, Revenue and Bonding; Planning and Development

Legislator Score
2025: 84.3%
2026 93%

Voting Record

Year Vote Name Score
2026 Fair Termination & Teacher Protections HB 5003

Favorable vote indicates support for teacher protection legislation that included fair termination, workers compensation protections, and more.

2026 Cell Phones in Schools HB 5035

Favorable vote indicates support for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools.

2026 Graduate Student Loans in the Finance Committee SB 85

Favorable vote indicates support in the Finance Committee for the establishment of the CT Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program for educators and other impacted professions.

2026 2026 Budget SB 1

Favorable vote indicates support for the 2026 Budget which included nearly $200 million in district relief plus free school breakfast, universal pre-k, and special education grants.

2026 Student Literacy & Aspiring Educators Scholarship Expansion SB 220

Favorable vote indicates support for expanding eligibility for the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program and requiring Dept. of Education guidance on student literacy.

2026 Teacher Certification HB 5323

Favorable vote indicates support for a necessary extension to address teacher certification regulations in CT.

2025 2025 Budget HB 7287

Favorable vote indicates support for increased ECS funding that holds towns harmless, expands special education funding, procedures for book challenges in public and school libraries, & more. However, this bill also temporarily reduces the state's Teachers Retirement Board (TRB) Health Contribution for 1 year.

2025 Special Education HB 5001

Favorable vote indicates support for expanding special education grants and strengthening special education policies in Connecticut.

2025 Universal Pre-K, Special Education & More SB 1

Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including the establishment of a universal pre-K endowment, special education enhancement grants, outlining IEP support staff, local budget transparency reporting & more.

2025 House Education Priorities Bill HB 7009

Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including required cell phone use policies, a Civics Seal for diplomas, crisis response drill protocols, local budget transparency, & more.

2025 IAQ Enhancement HB 7288

Favorable vote indicates support for enhancements to programs aimed at improving indoor air quality in schools.