HJ 7 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SAMARTH BASANTH OF SOUTH WINDSOR TO BE A NONVOTING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 7) confirms Governor's nomination of Samarth Basanth of South Windsor to serve as a nonvoting student member on the State Board of Education, replacing Sreenidi Bala. The resolution approves Basanth's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2026, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. As a procedural confirmation, it does not create new policy but formally approves an existing nomination for a student seat on the Board. The resolution directly affects the State Board of Education and the nominee, Samarth Basanth.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 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
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
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