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Rick Lopes

DState Senator · District 6

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut Senate District 6

Biography

Rick Lopes was elected in 2020 to represent the 6th Senate District, which covers Berlin, New Britain and parts of Farmington.[1]

He previously represented the 24th Assembly District in New Britain, to which he was first elected in 2012.[1] Lopes worked at the State Capitol from 2003 to 2011 as legislative aide to Sen. Don DeFronzo and has run a property management and maintenance business since 1993.[1] He holds two bachelor's degrees, in English literature and sociology, and a Master of Social Work from UConn.[1]

  1. 1.Bio & Committees - Rick Lopes - Connecticut Senate Democrats · Connecticut Senate Democrats Official record

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

Connecticut Senate District 6

Rick Lopes is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut Senate District 6 as DWorking Families. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Passed 25–11·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 342 · CT SENATE

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH COVERAGE.

YesVOTED

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Failed 11–20·Substantive·May 6, 2026Roll call ↗

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