HJ 14 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE PETER A. MCSHANE OF MADISON TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 14) confirms the Governor's nomination of Peter A. McShane of Madison to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court. The resolution formally approves his appointment for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. As a procedural confirmation bill, it does not create new laws or affect broader policy - it solely ratifies the executive branch's judicial appointment. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Stafstrom and Sen. Winfield and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House Mar 25, 2026

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D Democratic25
25 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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