Perillo and Kelly Achieve Perfect Voting Records for 2013 Session

HARTFORD – State Representative Jason Perillo (R-113) and State Senator Kevin Kelly (R-21) have both earned one hundred percent voting records for all roll call votes taken on the floor of the State House of Representatives and State Senate during the 2013 Regular Session.  The House and Senate Clerk’s Office released the data on members’ votes this week. 

“The people of the 113th District have always been my top priority, and I am proud to have cast all 424 votes taken in the House in order to ensure their voices are heard in Hartford on all issues,” said Rep. Perillo, an Assistant Republican Leader in the House. “This year had some especially difficult and controversial issues which created a session that required investing many more hours than a typical session to be able to be present for all votes.  It is important to me that the voices of the residents of Shelton that I represent have their voices heard here in Hartford.” 

“Serving as your State Senator, it is a pleasure to represent the people of Shelton in the General Assembly,” said Senator Kelly. “This year’s legislative session highlighted many of the challenges and opportunities facing our state, and I worked to improve the quality of life for families, seniors and everyone who calls our state home. In order to best represent your voice, I believe that making each and every vote is an important step toward continuing this important work in Hartford.”

Perfect attendance is very difficult to achieve, and less than one third of their legislative colleagues were able to attain it this year.

Missed votes can be the result of everything from personal illness to the attendance of a funeral, and a perfect voting record – particularly throughout multiple years – is indicative of deliberate dedication and commitment.

The next regular session of the legislature will convene in February of 2014.