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
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
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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