SR 8 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF JOSHUA HERSHMAN OF GUILFORD TO BE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

This Senate Resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Joshua Hershman from Guilford to serve as Insurance Commissioner. The measure approves his appointment, which will last at the Governor's discretion but cannot extend beyond March 1, 2027. This procedural action directly affects the state's insurance regulatory leadership by formalizing Hershman's role in overseeing the insurance industry. The resolution is a standard confirmation step required before the nominee can officially assume the position.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
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Photo of Bob Duff
Bob Duff
DDemocratic
CT
25