RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE ARTHUR C. HADDEN OF BRANFORD TO BE A STATE REFEREE.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 24) confirms Governor's nomination of Arthur C. Hadden of Branford to serve as a State Referee for an eight-year term beginning May 8, 2026. The resolution directly affects Mr. Hadden by formally appointing him to the position. It contains no new policy provisions or funding mechanisms - only approves the Governor's existing nomination for the State Referee role, which is a judicial administrative position. 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
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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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
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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