HJ 32 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Ned Lamont's nomination of Matthew J. Budzik of West Simsbury to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 25, 2025. This resolution formally approves the appointment without creating new laws or affecting any policy. It directly affects Judge Budzik by finalizing his judicial position and the court system by filling a specific vacancy. The resolution requires no action beyond the Assembly's approval of the nomination.
This Senate Resolution (SR 10) approves an agreement between Connecticut and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) regarding disability retirement benefits. It specifically amends terms for state employees who die while performing their duties ("killed in the line of duty"). The resolution formally endorses the agreement submitted to the legislature on January 24, 2025, as required by state law. This is a procedural approval of an existing negotiated agreement, not a new policy.
This resolution confirms Governor's nomination of Ernest Green, Jr. of Norwich to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 30, 2025. It directly affects Judge Green by formally appointing him to the bench. The resolution has no policy provisions or mechanisms beyond confirming the judicial appointment. As a procedural confirmation, it does not create new law or impact broader legislation.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 38) confirms the Governor's nomination of Margaret M. Murphy of West Hartford to serve as a Superior Court Judge. It formally approves her appointment for an eight-year term beginning May 25, 2025. The resolution is a routine procedural step confirming a judicial appointment, not a policy change affecting laws or constituents. It directly affects only Judge Murphy and the Superior Court's staffing.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 39) confirms Governor's nomination of Shari A. Murphy of North Branford to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 30, 2025. The resolution formally approves her appointment without any additional policy provisions or conditions. It directly affects Judge Murphy by finalizing her judicial appointment. This is a procedural confirmation with no substantive policy changes.
This bill (HJ 42) is a procedural resolution confirming the governor's nomination of W. Glen Pierson of Hamden to serve as a Superior Court judge. It formally approves his appointment for an eight-year term beginning May 25, 2025. The resolution directly affects Judge Pierson by finalizing his judicial appointment. As a confirmation resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any other individuals or entities.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 33) confirms Governor's nomination of John L. Cordani of Wolcott to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 30, 2025. It directly affects Judge Cordani by formally approving his appointment to the Superior Court. The resolution is a procedural confirmation of a judicial nomination, not a substantive policy change. No other individuals or groups are impacted by this resolution.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 41) formally confirms Governor's nomination of Sheila A. Ozalis of Newtown to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term beginning February 25, 2025. The resolution directly affects Judge Ozalis, approving her appointment to the Superior Court position. It contains no policy provisions or mechanisms beyond the confirmation of this specific judicial nomination. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This Senate Resolution (SR 12) appoints Rabbi David Small of West Hartford as Deputy Chaplain of the Connecticut Senate for the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions. It directly affects Rabbi Small by formally confirming his nomination to this ceremonial role. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but confirms an existing appointment to provide spiritual support within the Senate. The position is non-voting and ceremonial, as specified in the resolution text.
This resolution (HR 11) approves an existing agreement between Connecticut and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) regarding disability retirement benefits for correction officers. It directly affects correction officers by modifying how their disability retirement income is calculated and administered. The agreement, submitted to the legislature for approval under state law, formalizes these changes without creating new legislation. As a procedural resolution, it does not establish new policy but ratifies negotiated terms between the state and the bargaining coalition.
This resolution approves an agreement between Connecticut and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) that updates disability retirement benefits for state employees who die while performing their duties. The agreement modifies existing terms to provide disability retirement benefits to eligible employees' families when the employee is killed in the line of duty. It directly affects Connecticut state employees and their dependents who meet the "killed in the line of duty" criteria under current retirement rules. The resolution does not create new policy but formally endorses a negotiated change to existing retirement terms.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 44) confirms Governor's nomination of Elizabeth J. Stewart of Hamden to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 25, 2025. The resolution formally approves her appointment, which was submitted by the Governor, and authorizes her to serve on the Superior Court. It directly affects Judge Stewart (who gains the position) and the Superior Court (which gains a new judge). As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not create new policy but finalizes an existing judicial appointment.
