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Dan Malloy's Voting Records

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Executive Actions

06/14/2018

Requires Commissioner of Revenue Services to Study State Tax Policies

Veto


Bill No.	SB 528
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/14/2018

06/14/2018

Establishes Animal Abuse Registry

Veto


Bill No.	SB 523
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/14/2018

06/13/2018

Authorizes Schools to Search Student Cell Phones

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5170
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/13/2018

06/13/2018

Establishes Children and Families Oversight Council

Veto


Bill No.	SB 188
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/13/2018

06/07/2018

Authorizes Town Clerks to Designate Election Registration Location When Voters Can't Agree on One

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5426
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/07/2018

06/07/2018

Establishes a Student-to-Social-Worker Ratio

Veto


Bill No.	SB 453
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/07/2018

06/06/2018

Extends the Manufacturing Apprenticeship Tax Credit to Pass-Through Entities

Veto


Bill No.	SB 261
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/06/2018

06/01/2018

Prohibits Executive Branch from Reducing Cost Share of Education Grants

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5171
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/01/2018

05/31/2018

Prohibits Bump Stocks

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5542
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/31/2018

05/24/2018

Authorizes National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5421
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/24/2018

05/09/2018

Requires Raise for Home Care Employees

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5460
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/09/2018

04/27/2018

Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

Sign


Bill No.	SB 4
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	04/27/2018

09/28/2017

Establishes a Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

Veto


Bill No.	HB 7501
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	09/28/2017

07/11/2017

Authorizes Bridgeport Thermal Heating Loop

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6304
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/11/2017

07/07/2017

Amends Land Use Appeals Procedures

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6880
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/07/2017

07/07/2017

Establishes Income Tax Credit for Home-Grown Donations to Food Banks

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5886
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/07/2017

07/07/2017

Establishes Regulations for Roofing, Window, and Siding Warranties

Veto


Bill No.	SB 821
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/07/2017

05/10/2017

Prohibits Conversion Therapy

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6695
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/10/2017

07/06/2015

Prohibits E-Cigarettes in Public Spaces

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6283
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	07/06/2015

07/02/2015

Expands Requirements for Vaccine Exemptions

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6949
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	07/02/2015

07/02/2015

Authorize Retirees to Continue Receiving Retirement Benefits and Compensation

Veto


Bill No.	SB 989
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/02/2015

06/30/2015

Establishes Minimum Staffing Requirement for School Nurses

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6796
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/30/2015

06/30/2015

Prohibits Non-Admitted Insurers from Including a Coinsurance Clause in a Commercial Fire Insurance Policy

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6865
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/30/2015

06/30/2015

Establishes Qualifications for Commissioner of Education

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6977
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/30/2015

06/30/2015

Requires School Districts to Report Special Education Spending Information

Veto


Bill No.	SB 1056
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/30/2015

06/30/2015

2015-2017 Biennium Budget

Sign


Bill No.	HB 7061
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/30/2015

06/24/2015

Increases Number of Student Members on Board of Trustees for University of Connecticut

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6118
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/24/2015

06/24/2015

Requires Records of Abuse and Neglect Complaints by School Employers

Veto


Bill No.	SB 926
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/24/2015

06/24/2015

Amends Authority of the Office of Higher Education

Veto


Bill No.	SB 859
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/24/2015

06/19/2015

Amends Eligibility Requirements for In-State Tuition

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6844
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/19/2015

06/19/2015

Limits Police Pursuit for Municipal Ordinance Violations

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6863
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/19/2015

04/27/2015

Requires Legislative Approval of Closure of Certain College Campuses and Programs

Veto


Bill No.	SB 399
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	04/27/2015

06/13/2014

Relating to Payment of the Costs of Certification for a Police Officer

Veto


Bill No.	SB 426
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/13/2014

06/12/2014

Amends Education Laws

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5566
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/12/2014

06/12/2014

Relating to Administrative Hearings Conducted by the Department of Social Services

Veto


Bill No.	SB 410
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/12/2014

06/11/2014

Increases Cap on Neighborhood Assitance Act Tax Credit Program to $10 Million

Veto


Bill No.	SB 75
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/11/2014

06/06/2014

Relating to Property Owner's Liability for Expenses of Removing a Fallen Tree

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5220
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/06/2014

06/06/2014

Authorizes Muncipilaties to Limit Eligibility for a Certain Property Tax Relief Program

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5348
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/06/2014

06/03/2014

Amends the Funding for the Public Campaign Finance Program

Sign


Bill No.	SB 455
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/03/2014

05/30/2014

Authorizes Harvest Restrictions for the Taking of Elver Eels and Glass Eels

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5417
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	05/30/2014

05/29/2014

Requires Managed Care Organizations to Submit Certain Data to Department of Insurance

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5373
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	05/29/2014

05/29/2014

2014-2015 Budget

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5596
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/29/2014

05/08/2014

Authorizes Advanced Practiced Registered Nurses to Independently Perform Medical Duties

Sign


Bill No.	SB 36
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/08/2014

03/27/2014

Increases Minimum Wage

Sign


Bill No.	SB 32
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	03/27/2014

07/12/2013

Require Employers Provide Reasonable Opportunity for Employees to Seek Legal Advice Before Signing a Noncompete Agreement

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6658
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/12/2013

07/12/2013

Establishes Requirements for the Operation of Medical Spas

Veto


Bill No.	SB 1067
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/12/2013

07/11/2013

Authorizes Mixed Martial Arts Events

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5277
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	07/11/2013

07/11/2013

Authorizes Certain For-Profit Entities to Become Members of a Medical Foundation

Veto


Bill No.	SB 992
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/11/2013

07/02/2013

Increases Penalties for Violations of Municipal Dirt Bike Ordinances and Regulations

Veto


Bill No.	SB 190
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/02/2013

06/25/2013

Amends Statutes Concerning the Execution and Administration of Bail Bonds

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6689
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/25/2013

06/25/2013

Amends the Connecticut Sentencing Commission to Include the Co-Chairpersons and Ranking Members of the Judiciary Committee

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6509
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/25/2013

06/21/2013

Authoirzes Certain Employees to Continue Receiving MERS Payments During Reemployment

Veto


Bill No.	SB 704
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/21/2013

06/18/2013

Authorizes Unlimited Spending in State Legislative Elections

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6580
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/18/2013

06/10/2013

Establishes Regulations for Safety and Certification Standards for the Spray Foam Insulation Industry

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5908
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/10/2013

06/06/2013

Increases Minimum Wage

Sign


Bill No.	SB 387
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/06/2013

06/06/2013

Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6495
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/06/2013

06/05/2013

Amends Renewable Energy Source Standards

Sign


Bill No.	SB 1138
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/05/2013

04/22/2013

Authorizes University Board of Regents to Appoint President of the Board

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6648
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	04/22/2013

04/04/2013

Establishes Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement

Sign


Bill No.	SB 1160
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	04/04/2013

06/15/2012

Requires Corporations to Identify Top Donors for Campaign Contributions

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5556
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/15/2012

06/15/2012

Relating to Budget, Special Assessment and Assignment of Future Income Approval Process in Common Interest Ownership Communities

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5511
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/15/2012

06/15/2012

Relating to the Sales and Use Tax to Vessel Storage, Maintenance, or Repair

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5425
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/15/2012

06/15/2012

Relating to Training and Authority of Certain Constables Appointed for Fish and Game Protection

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5304
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/15/2012

06/06/2012

Relating to Election Laws

Veto


Bill No.	SB 218
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/06/2012

06/06/2012

Relating to Delays in Revaluation for Certain Towns

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5424
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/06/2012

06/05/2012

Relating to Foamed-in-Place Insulating Material

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5248
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	06/05/2012

05/31/2012

Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5389
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/31/2012

05/31/2012

Authorizes Election Day Registration

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5024
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/31/2012

05/15/2012

Relating to Revision of Municipal Charters

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5318
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	05/15/2012

05/14/2012

Authorizes the Sale of Alcohol on Sundays and Certain Holidays

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5021
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/14/2012

05/14/2012

Authorizes Day Care and Personal Care Workers to Join Unions

Sign


Bill No.	HB 5312
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/14/2012

04/25/2012

Repeals the Death Penalty

Sign


Bill No.	SB 280
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	04/25/2012

07/13/2011

Relating to Municipal Charters

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6410
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/13/2011

07/08/2011

Relating to the Connecticut Capitol Center Commission

Veto


Bill No.	HB 5482
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/08/2011

07/08/2011

Economic Development Near Oxford Airport

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6529
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/08/2011

07/08/2011

Funding for Construction at the University of Connecticut Health Center

Sign


Bill No.	SB 1152
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	07/08/2011

07/01/2011

Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Gender Identity or Expression

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6599
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	07/01/2011

07/01/2011

Requires Paid Sick Leave

Sign


Bill No.	SB 913
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	07/01/2011

07/01/2011

Connecticut Siting Council

Veto


Bill No.	HB 6250
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/01/2011

07/01/2011

Rate Approval Process for Health Insurance Policies

Veto


Bill No.	SB 11
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/01/2011

07/01/2011

Telecommunications Training for Police Officers

Veto


Bill No.	SB 888
Outcome	VETOESSSSVetoed - Executive
Date	07/01/2011

06/30/2011

Penalties For Certain Nonviolent Drug Offenses

Sign


Bill No.	SB 1014
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/30/2011

06/30/2011

Appropriations for Judicial Branch and Other Agencies

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6650
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/30/2011

06/13/2011

Access to Postsecondary Education

Sign


Bill No.	HB 6390
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	06/13/2011

05/04/2011

2011-2013 Biennium Budget

Sign


Bill No.	SB 1239
Outcome	VETOESSSSSigned - Executive
Date	05/04/2011

We do not have any Key Votes for this candidate.