HJ 8 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF HANSIKA LENKALA OF EAST GRANBY TO BE A NONVOTING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

This resolution confirms Hansika Lenkala of East Granby as a nonvoting student member of the State Board of Education, replacing Sophia Messina. It formally approves the governor's nomination for a term ending June 30, 2026, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The resolution does not create new policy but ratifies a procedural appointment to a student seat on the Board. It directly affects the Board's composition and Lenkala's official role.
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
8
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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