State Senator Stephen Harding
State Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Stephen Harding, named Senate Minority Leader in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving four terms in the 107th House District. A lawyer and Brookfield resident for nearly 30 years, Senator Harding has been involved with local boards and is a coach for youth sports. He serves as Ranking Member of the Environment Committee and Legislative Management Committee. He is also a member on the Education, Finance, and Judiciary Committees.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Sullivan Senior Center in Torrington this morning for a Legislative Update with State Rep. Joe Canino, State Rep. Jay Case, and me!
We covered a lot of important topics, from tax transparency, the prepared-food tax, and gas taxes to the bottle tax, vaccine mandates, affordable-housing mandates, and the cost-of-living crisis facing Connecticut residents.
We will continue fighting for the people of our district and the issues that matter most!
REMINDER: Join us tomorrow in Torrington for a Legislative Update!Join me, State Representative Joe Canino - Torrington and Jay Case, Your State Representative for a Legislative Update on Friday, April 17th, from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Sullivan Senior Center in Torrington.
Come hear what’s happening at the State Capitol and discuss the issues that matter most to you. We hope to see you there!
It’s been a busy couple of months at the State Capitol. Watch this update to learn about my priorities for the last few weeks of the 2026 Legislative Session, which ends on May 6th. I’m laser-focused on making our state more affordable, reducing tax burdens, and securing funding for critical services and programs in our communities.
Please feel free to reach out to me at any time about legislation that’s important to you, and if you have ideas to help make our district even greater!