Kevin Witkos

Kevin Witkos (born 1964 or 1965)[3] is a Republican member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing the 8th District since 2009.

[6] Though unsuccessful in the Senate, the legislation led to the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education's proposal to allow convictions to be used as a consideration in employment decisions.

[7] In 2017, Witkos joined with Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff in support of legislation to repeal occupational licensing requirements for certain jobs, including "above-ground swimming pool installer, uniform student athlete agents, licensed shorthand reporters, and real estate intern"; Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed the bill into law.

[3] Kevin Witkos is a Community Relations & Economic Development Specialist for Eversource, a Connecticut Electric Utility.

Kevin and others sponsored a controversial bill that would legalize fireworks considered to be consumer-level by the federal government in an effort to boost revenue.