SJ 30 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE DONNA M. WILKERSON BRILLANT OF CROMWELL TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

This Senate Joint Resolution confirms the governor's nomination of Donna M. Wilkerson Brillant of Cromwell to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026. It formally approves her appointment without creating new laws or altering judicial procedures. The resolution was introduced by Senator Winfield (10th District) and Representative Stafstrom (129th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2026 · House Apr 8, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 36
Mar 26, 2026
D Democratic25
22 Yea 3
88% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
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Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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