RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JAMES T. GRAHAM OF BLOOMFIELD TO BE A STATE REFEREE.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 23) confirms the Governor's nomination of James T. Graham of Bloomfield to serve as a State Referee for an eight-year term beginning November 28, 2026. The resolution formally approves his appointment to this judicial role, which handles specific civil disputes under state law. It directly affects James T. Graham by granting him the official position and the citizens of Bloomfield who may interact with his court. The resolution is procedural, requiring legislative approval for the appointment but not changing any laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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