Connecticut General Assembly Leadership Announcements
House Democrats
- Speaker of the House – Representative Matt Ritter
- House Majority Leader – Representative Jason Rojas
House Republicans
- Republican House Minority Leader – Representative Vincent Candelora
- Republican Deputy House Minority Leader – Representative Tom O’Dea
Senate Democrats
- Senate President Pro Tempore – Senator Martin Looney
- Senate Majority Leader – Senator Bob Duff
Senate Republicans
- Senate Republican Leader – Senator Kevin Kelly
- Senate Republican Deputy Leader – Senator Paul Formica
Committee Leadership Announcements
Awaiting – Senate Democrats members
| Committee on Aging Chair: Senator Derek Slap, Representative Quentin Phipps Vice Chair: Senator Rick Lopes, Representative Anne Hughes Ranking Members: Senator Kevin Kelly, Representative David Wilson Members: House Democrats – Joe de la Cruz, Jane Garibay, Jennifer Leeper, Edwin Vargas House Republicans – Mitch Bolinsky, Jay Case, John Fusco Senate Democrats – Mary Daugherty Abrams, Christine Cohen |
| Appropriations Committee Chair: Senator Cathy Osten, Representative Toni Walker Vice Chair: Senator Joan Hartley, Representative Lucy Dathan, Representative Anthony Nolan Ranking Members: Senator Craig Miner, Representative Mike France Members: House Democrats – Catherine Abercrombie, Andre Baker, Juan Candelaria, Jeff Currey, Pat Dillon, Michael DiMassa, Antonio Felipe, Bobby Gibson, Jillian Gilchrest, Minnie Gonzalez, Gregg Haddad, Josh Hall, Susan Johnson, Brandon McGee, Robyn Porter, Geraldo Reyes, Christopher Rosario, Kevin Ryan, Manny Sanchez, Travis Simms, Peter Tercyak, Gary Turco House Republicans – Whit Betts, Mitch Bolinsky, Charlie Ferraro, Carol Hall, Cindy Harrison, Rick Hayes, Greg Howard, Kathy Kennedy, Kathleen McCarty, Cara Pavalock-D’Amato, Dave Wilson, Tami Zawistowski Senate Democrats – Mary Daugherty Abrams, Saud Anwar, Mae Flexer, Julie Kushner, Matthew Lesser, Rick Lopes, Doug McCrory, Gary Winfield Senate Republicans – Paul Cicarella, Heather Somers |
| Banks Committee Chair: Senator Alex Kasser, Representative Jason Doucette Vice Chair: Senator Doug McCrory, Representative Kenneth Gucker Ranking Members: Senator Eric Berthel, Representative Tom Delnicki Members: House Democrats – Andre Baker, Dorinda Borerm Alphonse Paolillom Chris Peronem Charlie Stallworthm Chris Ziogas House Republicans – Tony D’Amelio, John Fusco, Brian Lanoue, Ben McGorty Senate Democrats – Dennis Bradley, Joan Hartley |
| Committee on Children Chair: Senator Saud Anwar, Representative Liz Linehan Vice Chair: Senator Dennis Bradley, Representative Mary Welander Ranking Members: Senator Henri Martin, Representative Anne Dauphinais Members: House Democrats – Pat Boyd, Robin Camey, Jaime Foster, Geoff Luxenberg House Republicans – Robin Green, Brian Lanoue Senate Democrats – Christine Cohen, Marilyn Moore |
Commerce Committee Chair: Senator Joan Hartley, Representative Caroline Simmons Vice Chair: Senator Christine Cohen, Representative Kara Rochelle Ranking Members: Senator Henri Martin, Representative Bill Buckbee Members: House Democrats – Michael DiGiovancarlo, Tammy Exum, Jane Garibay, John Hampton, Jennifer Leeper, Quentin Phipps, Stephanie Thomas, Kerry Wood House Republicans – Mark Anderson, John Fusco, Brian Lanoue, Tammy Nuccio, Dave Yaccarino Senate Democrats – Carlo Leone, Doug McCrory, Norm Needlemano Senate Republicans – Rob Sampson |
| Education Committee Chair: Senator Doug McCrory, Representative Bobby Sanchez Vice Chair: Senator Mary Abrams, Representative Jill Barry Ranking Members: Senator Eric Berthel, Representative Kathleen McCarty Members: House Democrats – Juan Candelaria, Robin Camey, Michelle Cook, Jeff Currey, Antonio Felipe, Henry Genga, Bobby Gibson, Susan Johnson, Jennifer Leeper, Brandon McGee, Patricia Billie Miller, Ron Napoli, Anthony Nolan, John-Michael Parker, Manny Sanchez, Frank Smith, Mary Welander House Republicans: Mitch Bolinsky, Devin Carney, Pat Callahan, Laura Devlin, Irene Haines, Steve Harding, Kathleen Kennedy, Dr. William Petit, Jr., Donna Veach, Lezlye Zupkus Senate Democrats – Mae Flexer, Julie Kushner, Derek Slap, Gary Winfield Senate Republicans – Dan Champagne |
| Energy and Technology Committee Chair: Senator Norm Needleman, Representative David Arconti Vice Chair: Senator Gary Winfield, Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan Ranking Members: Senator Paul Formica, Representative Charlie Ferraro Members: House Democrats – Mike Demicco, Jaime Foster, Jillian Gilchrest, Joe Gresko, Maria Horn, Eleni Kavros DeGraw, Steve Meskers, Mary Mushinsky, Chris Perone, Jonathan Steinberg, Peter Tercyako House Republicans: Tim Ackert, Harry Arora, Bill Buckbee, Holly Cheeseman, Dr. William Petit, Jr., John Piscopoo Senate Democrats – Will Haskell, Matt Lesser, Doug McCrory |
Environment Committee Chair: Senator Christine Cohen, Representative Dorinda Borer Vice Chair: Senator Derek Slap, Representative Joe Gresko Ranking Members: Senator Craig Miner, Representative Steve Harding Members: House Democrats – Aimee Berger-Girvalo, Brandon Chafee, Mike Demicco, Pat Dillon, Kenneth Gucker, Jack Hennessy, Maria Horn, David Michel, Mary Mushinsky, Christine Palm, John-Michael Parker, Geraldo Reyes, Kevin Ryan, Frank Smith, Phil Young House Republicans: Whit Betts, Pat Callahan, Doug Dubitsky, Craig Fishbein, Cindy Harrison, TomO’Dea, John Piscopo, Rosa Rebimbas, Dave Wilso Senate Democrats – Will Haskell, Alex Kasser, Julie Kushner |
| Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee- Chair: Senator Bob Duff, Representative Joe Gresko Vice Chair: Senator Martin Looney, Representative Michael Quinn Ranking Members: Senator Paul Formica, Representative Kathy Kennedy Members: House Democrats – Mike D’Agostino, Bob Godfrey, Edwin Vargas House Republicans – Jason Perillo, Dave Yaccarino Senate Democrats – John Fonfara, Joan Hartley, Julie Kushner, Marilyn Moore Senate Republicans – Kevin Kelly, Heather Somers |
| Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee Chair: Senator John Fonfara, Representative Sean Scanlon Vice Chair: Senator Marilyn Moore, Senator Carlo Leone, Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw, Representative Steve Meskers General BondingChair: Senator Marilyn Moore, Representative Patricia Billie Miller Ranking Member: Representative John Piscopo Transportation Bonding Chair: Senator Carlo Leone Ranking Member: Representative Devin Carney Ranking Members: Senator Henri Martin, Representative Holly Cheeseman Members: House Democrats – Jill Barry, Larry Butler, Brandon Chafee, Julio Concepcion, Jason Doucette, Josh Elliott, Kate Farrar, Josh Hall, John Hampton, Jack Hennessy, Roland Lemar, Mary Mushinsky, Alphonse Paolillo, Chris Perone, Quentin Phipps, Bobby Sanchez, Hilda Santiago, Steve Stafstrom, Kerry Wood, Chris Ziogas House Republicans – Devin Carney, Laura Devlin, Kimberly Fiorello, Nicole Klarides-Ditria. Gale Mastrofrancesco, Tammy Nuccio, Jason Perillo, John Piscopo, Joe Polletta, Terrie Wood, Dave Yaccarino, Joe Zulloo Senate Democrats – Jorge Cabrera, Steve Cassano, Christine Cohen, James Maroney, Norm Needleman, Derek Slapo Senate Republicans – Paul Formica, Tony Hwang, Kevin Witkos |
General Law Committee Chair: Senator James Maroney, Representative Mike D’Agostino Vice Chair: Senator John Fonfara, Representative Bobby Gibson Ranking Members: Senator Kevin Witkos, Representative Dave Rutigliano Members: House Democrats – Raghib Allie-Brennan, David Arconti, Juan Candelaria, Geoff Luxenberg, Emmet Riley, Mike Winkler House Republicans – Tim Ackert, Holly Cheeseman, Tony D’Amelio, Rick Hayes Senate Democrats – Dennis Bradley, Cathy Osten, Gary Winfiledo Senate Republicans – John Kissel |
| Government Administration and Elections Chair: Senator Mae Flexer, Representative Dan Fox Vice Chair: Senator Will Haskell, Representative Stephanie Thomas Ranking Members: Senator Rob Sampson, Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco Members: House Democrats – Matt Blumenthal, Gregg Haddad, Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Amy Morrin Bello, Christine Palm, Christopher Rosario, Hilda Santiago House Republicans – Christie Carpino, Craig Fishbein, Mike France, Dave Labriola Senate Democrats – Doug McCrory, Derek Slap |
| Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee Chair: Senator Will Haskell, Representative Josh Elliot Vice Chair: Senator Mae Flexer, Representative Gary Turco Ranking Members: Senator Kevin Witkos, Representative Irene Haines Members: House Democrats – Tammy Exum, Kate Farrar, Gregg Haddad, Ron Napoli, Kara Rochelle, Caroline Simmons, Brian Smith, Charlie Stallworth, Chris Ziogas House Republicans – Tim Ackert, Jay Case, JP Sredzinski, Kurt Vail, Terrie Wood Senate Democrats – Rick Lopes, James Maroney |
| Housing Committee Chair: Senator Rick Lopes, Representative Brandon McGee Vice Chair: Senator Saud Anwar, Representative Frank Smith Ranking Members: Senator Paul Cicarella, Representative Joe Paletta Members: House Democrats – Larry Butler, Joe de la Cruz, Minnie Gonzalez, Susan Johnson, Bobby Sanchezo House Republicans – Tony D’Amelio, Joe Zuloo Senate Democrats – Julie Kushner, Gary Winfield |
Human Services Committee Chair: Senator Marilyn Moore, Representative Cathy Abercrombie Vice Chair: Senator Matt Lesser, Representative Jane Garibay Ranking Members: Senator Eric Berthel, Representative Jay Case Members: House Democrats – Larry Butler, Michelle Cook, Lucy Dathan, Christine Goupil, Anne Hughes, John-Michael Parker, Hilda Santiago, Caroline Simmons, Charlie Stallworth House Republicans – Harry Arora, Bill Buckbee, Gale Mastrorancesco, JP Sredzinski, Terrie Wood Senate Democrats – Jorge Cabrera |
| Insurance and Real Estate Committee Chair: Senator Matt Lesser, Representative Kerry Wood Vice Chair: Senator Saud Anwar, Representative Robin Corney Ranking Members: Senator Tony Hwang, Representative Cara Pavalock- D’Amato Members:House Democrats – Lucy Dathan, Kate Farrar, Geoff Luxenberg, Steve Meskers, Emmett Riley ,Kara Rochelle House Republicans – Tom Delnicki, Tammy Nuccio, Jason Perillo, Joe Polletta Senate Democrats – Jorge Cabrera, James Maroney |
| Internship Committee Chair: Senator Doug McCrory, Representative Christine Palm Ranking Member: Senator Kevin Witkos Members: House Democrats – Amy Morrin Bello, Anthony Nolano House Republicans – Anne Dauphinaiso Senate Democrats – Dennis Bradley, John Fonfara |
| Judiciary Committee Chair: Senator Gary Winfield, Representative Steve Stafstrom Vice Chair: Senator Alex Kasser, Representative Matt Blumenthal Ranking Members: Senator John Kissel, Representative Craig Fishbein Members: House Democrats – Julio Concepcion, Christine Conley, Jeff Currey, Patricia Dillon, Mike DiMassa, Jason Doucette, Dan Fox, Bob Godfrey, Geoff Luxenberg, Patricia Billie Miller, Christine Palm, Robyn Porter, Michael Quinn, Emmett Riley, Travis Simms, Toni Walker, Phil Young, House Republicans – Pat Callahan, Doug Dubitsky, Kimberly Fiorello, Stephen Harding, Greg Howard, Dave Labriola, TomO’Dea, Cara Pavalock-D’Amato, Rosa Rebimbas, Donna Veach Senate Democrats – Saud Anwar, Dennis Bradley, Mae Flexer, Will Haskell, Matt Lesser Senate Republicans – Dan Champagne, Rob Sampson |
Labor and Public Employees Committee Chair: Senator Julie Kushner, Representative Robin Porter Vice Chair: Senator Jorge Cabrera, Representative Manny Sanchez Ranking Members: Senator Rob Sampson, Representative Harry Arora Members: House Democrats – Josh Hall, Anne Hughes, Edwin Vargas, Mike Winkle House Republicans – Mark Anderson, Dave Rutigliano Senate Democrats – Matt Lesser |
| Legislative Management Committee Chair: Senator Martin Looney, Representative Matt Ritter Vice Chair: Senator Bob Duff, Representative Jason Rojas Ranking Members: Senator Kevin Kelly, Representative Vin Candelora Members: House Democrats – Larry Butler, Michelle Cook, Bob Godfrey, Minnie Gonzalez, Geraldo Reyes, Emmett Riley, Hilda Santiago, Charlie Stallworth House Republicans – Christie Carpino, Laura Devlin, Tome O’dea, Jason Perillo, John Piscopo, Lezlye Zupkus Senate Democrats – Steve Cassano, John Fonfara, Joan Hartley, Carlo Leone, Marilyn Moore, Cathy Osten |
| Planning and Development Committee Chair: Senator Steve Cassano, Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey Vice Chair: Senator Norm Needleman, Representative Christine Goupil Ranking Members: Senator Tony Hwang, Representative Joe Zullo Members: House Democrats – Tom Arnone, Andre Baker, Christine Conley, Mike D’Agostino, Kenneth Gucker, Jack Hennessy, Roland Lemar, David Michel, Brian Smith, Mike Winkler House Republicans – Tom·Delnicki, Doug Dubitsky, Kimberly Fiorello, Carol Hall, Donna Veach, Tami Zawistowski Senate Democrats – Saud Anwar, John Fonfara, Rick Lopes Senate Republicans -Dan Champagne |
| Public Health Committee Chair: Senator Mary Abrams, Representative Jonathan Steinberg Vice Chair: Senator Saud Anwar, Senator Julie Kushner, Representative Jillian Gilchrest Ranking Members: Senator Tony Hwang, Senator Heather Somers, Representative Bill Petit Members: House Democrats – Tom Arnone, Aimee Berger-Girvalo, Michelle Cook, Eleni Gavros DeGraw, Mike Demicco, John Elliott, Jaime Foster, Henry Genga, Liz Linehan, John-Michael Parker, Kevin Ryan, Sean Scanlon, Peter Tercyak, Phil Young House Republicans – Whit Betts, Christie Carpino, Anne Dauphinais, Robin Green, Kathleen Kennedy, Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Kathleen McCarty, Lezlye Zupkus Senate Democrats – Will Haskell, Alex Kasser, Marilyn Moore |
| Public Safety and Security Committee Chair: Senator Dennis Bradley, Representative Maria Horn Vice Chair: Senator Cathy Osten, Representative Al Paolillo Ranking Members: Senator Dan Champagne, Representative Robin Green Members: House Democrats – Raghib Allie-Brennan, Jill Barry, Dorinda Borer, Pat Boyd, Michael DiGiovancarlo, Mike DiMassa, Antonio Felipe, Henry Genga, Minnie Gonzalez, Michael Quinn House Republicans – Carol Hall, Rick Hayes, Greg Howard, Ben McGorty, JP Sredzinski, Kurt Vail Senate Democrats – Steve Cassano, John Fonfara, Carlo Leone Senate Republicans – Craig Miner |
| Regulation Review Chair: Senator James Maroney, Representative Michael DiMassa Ranking Members: Senator John Kissel, Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria Members: House Democrats – Tom Arnone, Bob Godfrey, Mary Welander House Republicans – Christie Carpino, Ben McGorty, Dave Rutigiliano Senate Democrats – Joan Hartley, Cathy Osten |
| Transportation Committee Chair: Senator Carlo Leone, Representative Roland Lemar Vice Chair: Senator Steve Cassano, Representative Travis Ranking Members: Senator Heather Somers, Representative Devin Carney Members: House Democrats – Amy Morrin Bello, Aimee Berger-Girvalo, Matt Blumenthal, Brandon Chafee, Julio Concepcion, Christine Conley, Christine Goupil, Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Steve Meskers, David Michel, Geraldo Reyes, Christopher Rosario, Brian Smith, Jonathan Steinberg, Stephanie Thomas House Republicans – Anne Dauphinais, Laura Devlin, Irene Haines, Cindy Harrison, Dave Labriola, TomO’Dea, Rosa Rebimbas, Tami Zawistowski, Lezlye Zupkus Senate Democrats – Mary Daugherty Abrams, Rick Lopes, Norm Needleman, Cathy Osten Senate Republicans – John Kissel, Henri Martin |
| Veteran’s Affairs Committee Chair: Senator Jorge Cabrera, Representative Pat Boyd Vice Chair: Senator James Maroney, Representative Ron Napoli Ranking Members: Senator Paul Cicarella, Representative Kurt Vail Members: House Democrats – David Arconti, Joe de la Cruz, Michael DiGiovancarlo, Liz Linehan, Gary Turco House Republicans- Mark Anderson, Bill Buckbee, Charlie Ferraro Senate Democrats – Mary Daugherty Abrams, Carlo Leone, Cathy Osten Senate Republicans – Eric Berthel |
