RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JOHN L. CARBONNEAU, JR. OF EAST LYME TO BE A STATE REFEREE.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 17) confirms Governor's nomination of John L. Carbonneau, Jr. of East Lyme for appointment as a State Referee. It formally approves his eight-year term, beginning May 5, 2026. The resolution directly affects the nominee and Connecticut's judicial system by finalizing his appointment to this judicial role. As a procedural confirmation, it does not create new policy or affect other parties.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2026 · House Apr 8, 2026
How they voted
33–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 36
Mar 26, 2026
D
Democratic25
88% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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