HJ 25 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JOHN F. KAVANEWSKY, JR. OF NORWALK TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

This resolution confirms Governor's nomination of John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. of Norwalk to serve as a State Referee for an eight-year term beginning November 28, 2026. It directly affects Kavanewsky (who receives the appointment) and the state court system (which gains a new referee). The bill contains no policy provisions - its sole purpose is to formally approve the governor's nomination through legislative action. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing 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

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D Democratic25
25 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
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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