HJ 19 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH B. SCHWARTZ OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 19) formally confirms Governor's nomination of Joseph B. Schwartz of West Hartford to serve as a Superior Court judge. It approves his appointment for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. The resolution does not create new policy but ratifies an existing judicial appointment through legislative approval. It directly affects Judge Schwartz by authorizing his service on the Superior Court.
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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