2026
Winter, Steven
94th District (D)
Towns Represented
Hamden (p), New Haven (p)
Committees
Energy and Technology; Finance, Revenue and Bonding; Planning and Development
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. |
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| 2026 |
Cell Phones in Schools
HB 5035
Favorable vote indicates support for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 2026 |
Teacher Certification
HB 5323
Favorable vote indicates support for a necessary extension to address teacher certification regulations in CT. |
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| 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. |
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| 2025 |
Special Education
HB 5001
Favorable vote indicates support for expanding special education grants and strengthening special education policies in Connecticut. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 2025 |
IAQ Enhancement
HB 7288
Favorable vote indicates support for enhancements to programs aimed at improving indoor air quality in schools. |

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