HJ 78 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF JUSTINE L. WHALEN, ESQUIRE, OF BRANFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This bill confirms the Governor's nomination of Justine L. Whalen to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court in Connecticut. The resolution approves her appointment for an eight-year term, which begins after confirmation by both legislative chambers and follows the retirement of the previous judge, Cesar A. Noble. By passing this measure, the General Assembly completes the judicial appointment process for Whalen, who is based in Branford. This action directly affects the state's judiciary by adding a new judge to the Superior Court bench.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2026 · House Apr 20, 2026

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
May 6, 2026
D Democratic25
25 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
0
May 6, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (36-0)
senate
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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