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Travis Simms

Travis Simms

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State Representative

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15
Roll-call votes
1
Sponsored bills
0
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0
Finance records

Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Connecticut
Jurisdiction
140
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2019 - Present

Born and raised in Norwalk, Travis Simms was inspired to serve the public by long-time Norwalk politician and civic leader Otha Brown Jr., and Mary T. “Bea” Brown, an advocate for the city's poor and minority residents who worked tirelessly to effect change in the community. Like them, he understands the frustrations of neighbors because he faces the same issues every day. Travis does not consider himself to be a career politician; but is simply driven to serve and give back to the community. Travis began his political involvement in 2008 as a volunteer for the Democratic Party in Norwalk. His first election was for the Democratic Town Committee representing District B, followed by a successful run for the Norwalk Common Council, becoming a member representing South Norwalk in 2009. Having a successful professional career as a 2-Time World Champion Boxer is one of Travis’s biggest accomplishments, but his truest and most heartfelt accomplishment is the work he accomplished while serving the residents of the city of Norwalk. During his 10 year tenure on the Common Council, Travis has served in a number of leadership roles including: Minority Leader, Chairman of Recreation, Parks…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
Uncategorized votes
13 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Education
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

16/17 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 16 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Travis Simms holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
    Partial
  • Voted no on SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 518: AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 484: AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING AND THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 509: AN ACT CONCERNING ADDRESS VERIFICATION REFORMS FOR REGISTRANTS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5583: AN ACT CONCERNING CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF DERBY.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-30source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5288: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-27source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5247: AN ACT CONCERNING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-27source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5127: AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARDS AND HEALTH AND VETERINARY CARE SERVICES.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-23source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5044: AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-21source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 5044: AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-21source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5165: AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-09source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5287: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-08source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: AN ACT CONCERNING ADDRESS VERIFICATION REFORMS FOR REGISTRANTS.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-03-12source
    Verified
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