2025 LEGISLATOR REPORT CARD

Honig, Paul

Honig, Paul

8th District (D)

Deputy Senate Majority Leader

Towns Represented
Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, Granby (p), Hartland, Harwinton (p), New Hartford, Norfolk, Simsbury, Torrington (p)

Committees
Veterans' and Military Affairs (Chair); Banking (Vice Chair); Government Administration and Elections (Vice Chair); Finance, Revenue and Bonding; Insurance and Real Estate; Planning and Development; Public Safety and Security

Legislator Score
2025 86.8%

Voting Record

Year Vote Name Score
2025 Fair Dismissal/"Just Cause" SB 1371

Favorable vote indicates support for establishing a "just cause" legal standard and binding arbitration to ensure fairness and due process during teacher termination proceedings.

2025 Aspiring Educators SB 1513

Favorable vote indicates support for expanding aspiring educator scholarships, certification alternative assessments, & more.

2025 Personal Information Protections HB 6850

Favorable vote indicates support in the Government Administration & Elections Committee for protecting public employees' (including educators') personal information from FOI requests.

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.

2025 Special Education HB 5001

Favorable vote indicates support for expanding special education grants and strengthening special education policies in Connecticut.

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.

2025 IAQ Enhancement HB 7288

Favorable vote indicates support for enhancements to programs aimed at improving indoor air quality in schools.

2025 Classroom Behavior Task Force Amendment LCO 8797 SB 1371

Favorable vote indicates support for a Senate procedural amendment to CEA's Fair Dismissal/"Just Cause" legislation that would have established a task force to study classroom behavior and school discipline.