Sen. Bob Duff

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the governor's nomination of Glenn Powell from Collinsville to serve as a neutral arbitrator on the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel. The resolution approves his reappointment for a term ending June 30, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. This action directly affects the composition of the panel that handles education-related disputes in the state. The measure is a procedural confirmation that does not alter existing policies or create new programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the nomination of Sally Kruse from Hamden to serve on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Port Authority. It formally approves her appointment for a term ending on June 30, 2027, as recommended by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney. The resolution directly affects the state's port authority by adding Kruse to its governing board, which oversees port operations and policy. This procedural measure completes the confirmation process for a state agency appointment without altering any operational policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the Governor's nomination of Shannon Jacovino from West Hartford to serve as the Director of the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson. The resolution approves her reappointment to a four-year term, which ends either four years from confirmation or when a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This action directly affects the state's administrative leadership for the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson by formally recognizing Jacovino's appointment. The measure is a procedural confirmation that allows the nominee to officially begin her role without requiring new legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the governor's nomination of Sonia J. Worrell-Asare from Windsor to serve as a member of the State Elections Enforcement Commission. The resolution approves her appointment to fill the vacancy left by Andrew Cascudo and authorizes her to serve a term ending on June 30, 2027, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This legislative action directly affects the composition of the commission, which oversees election enforcement in the state. The measure is a procedural confirmation that does not alter the commission's existing powers or responsibilities.

Maddy summarySB 3 requires the state to cover the full cost of health care premium increases for people enrolled in Access Health CT who have household incomes between 500% and 600% of the federal poverty level. This directly affects moderate-income residents who rely on Access Health CT for health insurance, ensuring they do not face higher out-of-pocket costs due to premium hikes. The bill mandates a state appropriation from the General Fund to pay for these increases, rather than shifting the cost to enrollees. It aims to maintain affordability amid federal subsidy reductions, without creating new programs or altering eligibility criteria.

Maddy summarySB 2 exempts small businesses (with less than $10 million in annual revenue) from sales and use taxes on electricity and natural gas purchases. It redirects revenue from an additional 1% sales tax on meals: 50% to the state Tourism Fund and 50% to the municipalities where the meals were purchased. The bill aims to lower operating costs for small commercial and industrial businesses, which could reduce prices passed on to consumers. These changes directly affect small businesses and local governments through tax adjustments and new revenue allocation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution confirms Governor's nomination of Christine Perra Rapillo of Cheshire to serve as an alternate member of the Judicial Review Council. The resolution specifically states she will replace Karen A. Goodrow as a Superior Court judge (not a Supreme Court judge) and serve until November 30, 2028. The resolution does not create new policy or affect broader legislation - it solely approves this specific appointment to the Council.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 4) confirms the appointment of Harry Rilling of Norwalk to the Connecticut Port Authority Board of Directors. The resolution formally approves Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff's nomination for a term ending June 30, 2029. It does not create new policies or affect any specific regulations, as it is a routine procedural confirmation of an existing nomination. The Connecticut Port Authority oversees port operations and economic development in Connecticut.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 10) confirms Governor's nomination of Dr. Andrew Carlson of Milford to serve on the State Board of Education, replacing Juan C. Salazar. It directly affects Dr. Carlson, who will serve until February 28, 2028, or until a successor is appointed. The resolution is purely procedural, approving the governor's nomination without altering any education policies or creating new requirements. It does not change existing laws or affect other stakeholders beyond confirming this specific appointment.

Maddy summarySJ 9 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's nomination of William D. Logue of West Hartford for reappointment to the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel. The resolution approves his continued service as a neutral arbitrator through June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed. This is a routine confirmation of an existing nomination with no new policy or funding changes. The bill directly affects the panel's membership but does not alter education law or procedures.