SJ 20 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE STEVEN D. ECKER OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT AND A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This Senate Joint Resolution confirms Governor's nomination of Steven D. Ecker of West Hartford to serve as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. The resolution formally approves his appointment without altering any laws or creating new policies, as it is a procedural confirmation of a judicial nomination.
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

248
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 36
Mar 26, 2026
D Democratic25
21 Yea 4
84% Yea
R Republican11
3 Yea 8 Nay
72% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
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Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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