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Paul Honig

Democratic/Working FamiliesState Senator · District 8

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut Senate District 8

Biography

Paul Honig was sworn into the Connecticut Senate in 2025 to represent the 8th Senate District, which includes Norfolk, Hartland, Canton, Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon and other towns.[1]

He lives in Harwinton and is serving his third term on the town's Board of Selectmen.[1] Honig spent more than two decades in financial services, reaching managing director at JPMorgan Chase Bank, and has also worked as a mathematics teacher.[1]

  1. 1.Bio & Committees - Paul Honig - Connecticut Senate Democrats · Connecticut Senate Democrats Official record

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-19.

Connecticut Senate District 8

Paul Honig is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut Senate District 8 as DIndependent Party of Connecticut. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 9 of 250 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Education & families (6), Jobs & cost of living (2), Transportation (1)

  • AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.

    What it does: To address issues relating to the provision of equivalent instruction in the state.

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 22–3, Republicans 0–11

    May 4, 2026Official record ↗

  • AN ACT LIMITING THE ACCESS OF PRIVATE EQUITY TO FUNDS FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.

    What it does: To give priority to funding from the Early Childhood Education Endowment to those child care service providers that are not backed by private equity.

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 24–1, Republicans 0–11

    Apr 30, 2026Official record ↗

  • AN ACT CONCERNING NON-SAFETY-RELATED TRAFFIC STOPS, DRIVING WHILE CONSUMING CANNABIS AND EXCESSIVE RECKLESS DRIVING.

    What it does: To clarify and amend certain statutes for traffic stops concerning properly displaying a number plate, lamps and illuminating devices, windshields and registration.

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–24, Republicans 11–0

    May 22, 2025Official record ↗

  • AN ACT CONCERNING PORTAL TO PORTAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES.

    What it does: To provide portal to portal workers' compensation coverage for employees of a public works department.

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 24–1, Republicans 0–11

    May 14, 2025Official record ↗

  • AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND DISCONNECTED YOUTHS.

    What it does: To provide support for children from birth to age five and address challenges faced by disconnected youths.

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 22–1, Republicans 0–11

    May 13, 2025Official record ↗

How this is counted

Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

HB 5464 · CT SENATE

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONCERNING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND RIDER SAFETY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM, ENCAMPMENTS, MARINE PILOT LICENSE FEES, MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, DISTRACTED DRIVING, A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ACCESS TO PARKING FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES AND A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOL BUS FLEETS.

YesVOTED

To implement the recommendations of the Department of Transportation concerning (1) infrastructure and service connections located in the state's right-of-way, (2) diesel-fueled transit buses, (3) electric vehicle parking at state agencies, (4) the Port Eastside Infrastructure Improvement District, (5) dynamic part-time lanes and control systems, (6) the restricted use of highways during extreme weather conditions, and (7) the memorial naming of a certain bridge.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 32–4·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

YesVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 24–11·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

YesVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 26–9·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

NoVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 11–25·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 477 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, ALLOCATIONS OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND ITEMS IMPLEMENTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

YesVOTED

To allow certain persons to file for property tax exemptions, notwithstanding certain statutory deadlines.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 25–11·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 342 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE.

Not votingNO VOTE

To: (1) require certain health insurers, preferred provider networks and other entities to include certain provisions in contracts with health care providers regarding reimbursement for certain covered health benefits, (2) clarify the definition of "anti-steering clause" under section 38a-477i of the general statutes, (3) require the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study concerning various revisions to the insurance statutes, (4) change the time period that a health carrier and participating provider shall continue to abide by the terms of a contract under section 38a-472f of the general statutes, (5) prohibit a health carrier from using a software tool to downcode or deny certain health insurance claims, (6) establish a rebuttable presumption for purposes of the review of an adverse determination under section 38a-591e of the general statutes, and (7) prohibit certain health carriers from requiring step therapy for prescription drugs used to treat a chronic, disabling or life-threatening condition.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 34–1·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 5222 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION, CANNABIS, DATA PRIVACY, FIRE INSPECTIONS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

YesVOTED

To implement the Department of Consumer Protection's recommendations regarding (1) the Board of Accountancy, (2) professional engineers and land surveyors, (3) real estate brokers and real estate salespersons, (4) plumbing and piping work, (5) businesses engaged in providing certain skilled trade work or services, (6) interior designers, (7) adulterated or misbranded foods, beverages and ingredients, (8) donation bins, (9) funeral service contracts, (10) apartment listing services, and (11) various minor, technical and conforming changes to statutes concerning consumer protection.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 35–1·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 5043 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.

NoVOTED

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 11–22·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 5043 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.

NoVOTED

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 11–21·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 5043 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS, UNFINISHED FRAMES OR UNFINISHED LOWER RECEIVERS, VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND REFUNDABILITY OF PERMITS FOR SALE AT RETAIL OF FIREARMS AND FOR CARRYING OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.

NoVOTED

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 11–20·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 349 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.