RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DAVID G. BOTHWELL, ESQUIRE, OF FAIRFIELD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 62) confirms Governor's nomination of David G. Bothwell of Fairfield to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term, replacing Judge Peter E. Wiese. It formally approves the appointment by both legislative chambers, as required by state procedure. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but completes the standard confirmation process for a judicial appointment. It directly affects the state judiciary by filling a specific vacancy.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2025 · House Mar 5, 2025
How they voted
31–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 36
Mar 5, 2025
D
Democratic25
92% Yea
R
Republican11
72% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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