This bill amends the committee structure for handling executive nominations. It changes the composition of the Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations, increasing Senate membership from 8 to 9 members and adjusting how they are appointed (from 3+3 to 5+2). The committee will now include 19 House members (with specific leadership roles and appointments) and 9 Senate members. This committee reviews most executive nominations (excluding judicial appointments, workers' compensation judges, and certain board members) before they go to the full chambers. The change directly affects how nominations are processed within the legislature.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's nomination of Holly Abery-Wetstone of West Hartford to serve as a State Referee. It approves her appointment for an eight-year term beginning April 11, 2025. The resolution directly affects Ms. Abery-Wetstone by formally appointing her to this judicial position. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are involved, as this is solely a confirmation of an existing nomination.
HJ 43 is a procedural resolution confirming the governor's nomination of Walter M. Spader, Jr., of North Haven, to serve as a Superior Court judge. It approves his appointment for an eight-year term beginning May 30, 2025. This resolution directly affects Judge Spader by formally confirming his judicial appointment without altering any laws or policies.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 31) formally confirms Governor's nomination of Elizabeth A. Bozzuto of Watertown to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court. It approves her appointment for an eight-year term beginning February 7, 2025. The resolution directly affects Judge Bozzuto by finalizing her judicial appointment without altering any substantive laws or policies. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not create new legal requirements or impact broader legislation.
HJ 30 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's nomination of Barry F. Armata of Suffield to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term starting May 30, 2025. It directly affects Connecticut's judicial appointment process by formally approving this specific individual for a judicial position. The resolution requires no new policy changes or funding, as it solely ratifies an existing gubernatorial appointment.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 29) formally confirms the Governor's nomination of Raheem L. Mullins of Farmington to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the Superior Court. The resolution approves his appointment for an eight-year term, beginning upon confirmation by both legislative chambers, succeeding the current Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson. This procedural resolution directly affects Judge Mullins by finalizing his judicial appointment and the state judiciary by filling these specific leadership positions.
This Senate Resolution (SR 11) approves an existing agreement between Connecticut and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) regarding disability retirement income for correction officers. It directly affects Connecticut correction officers by formalizing amended terms for their disability retirement benefits, as negotiated in the submitted agreement. The resolution serves only as formal approval under state law (section 5-278 of general statutes) and does not create new policy or alter existing benefits. The agreement was submitted to the legislature on January 24, 2025, for this approval process.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 45) confirms Governor's nomination of Thomas J. Welch of Shelton to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 30, 2025. It directly affects Welch, who will assume the judicial position, and the Superior Court system. The resolution formally approves and confirms the Governor's appointment without altering court procedures or creating new legal requirements. As a routine confirmation of a judicial nomination, it does not involve policy changes or affect the public.
This is a procedural resolution confirming the Governor's nomination of Kimberly A. Knox of West Hartford to serve as a Superior Court judge. It approves her appointment for an eight-year term beginning May 25, 2025. The resolution directly affects only Judge Knox, formally confirming her judicial appointment without creating new laws or policies.
This resolution confirms Governor Gordon's nomination of Matthew D. Gordon of West Hartford to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 25, 2025. It formally approves his appointment without altering any substantive laws or policies. The resolution directly affects Judge Gordon and the Superior Court judicial system. As a procedural confirmation, it does not establish new rules or impact other entities.
This resolution confirms Governor's nomination of Corinne L. Klatt of Meriden to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning February 25, 2025. It formally approves her appointment to the position without altering any substantive laws or affecting broader public policy. The bill directly affects Judge Klatt by finalizing her judicial appointment. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not create new legal requirements or impact other individuals or entities.
This resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Tammy T. Nguyen-O'Dowd of Bloomfield to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term beginning May 30, 2025. It directly affects Judge Nguyen-O'Dowd by formally appointing her to the judicial position. The resolution is a procedural confirmation with no substantive policy changes, simply approving the Governor's nomination as required by law.
