The
Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut serves as the President of the
Connecticut Senate, but only casts a vote if required to break a tie. In his or her absence, the President Pro Tempore of the Connecticut Senate presides. The President pro tempore is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the entire Senate through a Senate Resolution. The President pro tempore is the chief leadership position in the Senate. The Senate
majority and
minority leaders are elected by their respective party caucuses.
The current President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate is
Martin M. Looney, a
Democrat who has served since 2015.
List of presidents pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate
The
Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut serves as the President of the
Connecticut Senate, but only casts a vote if required to break a tie. In his or her absence, the President Pro Tempore of the Connecticut Senate presides. The President pro tempore is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the entire Senate through a Senate Resolution. The President pro tempore is the chief leadership position in the Senate. The Senate
majority and
minority leaders are elected by their respective party caucuses.
The current President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate is
Martin M. Looney, a
Democrat who has served since 2015.
List of presidents pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate