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passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 71: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SHANNON JACOVINO OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OMBUDSPERSON.

This bill confirms the Governor's nomination of Shannon Jacovino from West Hartford to serve as the Director of the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson. The resolution approves her reappointment to a four-year term, which ends either four years from confirmation or when a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This action directly affects the state's administrative leadership for the Office of Developmental Services Ombudsperson by formally recognizing Jacovino's appointment. The measure is a procedural confirmation that allows the nominee to officially begin her role without requiring new legislation.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 67: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SONIA J. WORRELL-ASARE OF WINDSOR TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION.

This bill confirms the governor's nomination of Sonia J. Worrell-Asare from Windsor to serve as a member of the State Elections Enforcement Commission. The resolution approves her appointment to fill the vacancy left by Andrew Cascudo and authorizes her to serve a term ending on June 30, 2027, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This legislative action directly affects the composition of the commission, which oversees election enforcement in the state. The measure is a procedural confirmation that does not alter the commission's existing powers or responsibilities.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 5: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE CHRISTINE PERRA RAPILLO OF CHESHIRE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL REVIEW COUNCIL.

This Senate Joint Resolution confirms Governor's nomination of Christine Perra Rapillo of Cheshire to serve as an alternate member of the Judicial Review Council. The resolution specifically states she will replace Karen A. Goodrow as a Superior Court judge (not a Supreme Court judge) and serve until November 30, 2028. The resolution does not create new policy or affect broader legislation - it solely approves this specific appointment to the Council.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 4: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF HARRY RILLING OF NORWALK TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 4) confirms the appointment of Harry Rilling of Norwalk to the Connecticut Port Authority Board of Directors. The resolution formally approves Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff's nomination for a term ending June 30, 2029. It does not create new policies or affect any specific regulations, as it is a routine procedural confirmation of an existing nomination. The Connecticut Port Authority oversees port operations and economic development in Connecticut.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 10: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DR. ANDREW CARLSON OF MILFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 10) confirms Governor's nomination of Dr. Andrew Carlson of Milford to serve on the State Board of Education, replacing Juan C. Salazar. It directly affects Dr. Carlson, who will serve until February 28, 2028, or until a successor is appointed. The resolution is purely procedural, approving the governor's nomination without altering any education policies or creating new requirements. It does not change existing laws or affect other stakeholders beyond confirming this specific appointment.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 9: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM D. LOGUE OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE REAPPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARBITRATION PANEL.

SJ 9 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor's nomination of William D. Logue of West Hartford for reappointment to the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel. The resolution approves his continued service as a neutral arbitrator through June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed. This is a routine confirmation of an existing nomination with no new policy or funding changes. The bill directly affects the panel's membership but does not alter education law or procedures.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 36: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DONALD E. WILLIAMS, JR. OF BROOKLYN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 36) confirms Governor's nomination of Donald E. Williams, Jr. of Brooklyn to serve on the Board of Regents for Higher Education, replacing Joann M. Ryan. The resolution approves his appointment to a term ending June 30, 2030, or until a successor is appointed. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not change policy but formally approves a gubernatorial nomination for a state higher education governance position.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJ 35: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ALEX HARRIS OF RIDGEFIELD TO BE REAPPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

This resolution confirms the reappointment of Alex Harris of Ridgefield to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for a term ending July 13, 2028. It directly affects Harris, who will continue serving on the Commission, and the Commission itself, which gains a member for the specified term. The resolution is a procedural action approving a nomination by the Senate President Pro Tempore, with no new policy provisions or changes to existing laws.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 446: AN ACT REQUIRING THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES THAT HAVE ENTERED INTO REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENTS TO ADOPT DIFFERENTIAL MILL RATES.

This bill requires the Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to study whether municipalities with revenue sharing agreements should be allowed to set different property tax mill rates for properties involved in those agreements. The commission must complete this study and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the state legislature by January 1, 2027. The bill directly affects the Office of Policy and Management, which will incur a one-time cost of $50,000 to conduct the study, while municipalities and taxpayers are not directly impacted by immediate changes. This measure does not authorize any new tax policies but instead mandates an analysis of the feasibility of such a change before any legislative action could be taken.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 222: AN ACT PERMITTING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OFFER AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT REQUIREMENT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.

SB 222 allows high school students to count participation in interscholastic sports as credit toward their physical education graduation requirement. This change directly affects students seeking to fulfill PE requirements and local school boards responsible for granting credit. The bill modifies state statute to require school boards to grant PE credit for athletic program participation, replacing an existing medical exemption clause. The provision takes effect on July 1, 2026, providing a new pathway for students to meet graduation PE requirements through sports involvement.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 339: AN ACT ALLOWING LONG-TERM RENTAL OF BEDROOMS IN A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AS OF RIGHT.

This bill allows homeowners to rent up to three bedrooms in their single-family home for six months or longer without needing special municipal approval. It directly affects single-family homeowners (who can rent bedrooms without permits) and municipalities (which can no longer ban such rentals through zoning rules). The key mechanism amends zoning laws to prohibit local bans on this rental type, making it "as of right" (meaning no special permit is required). This applies only to owner-occupants living in the home, not absentee landlords.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 274: AN ACT CONCERNING NONRESIDENT LANDLORD REGISTRATION AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR REPEAT BUILDING AND FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS.

SB 274 requires nonresident rental property owners (those who don’t live at their properties) to register their current address and identifying information with municipalities. Cities with populations over 25,000 must collect this data from owners or their agents, and owners must update it within 21 days of any address change. The bill also increases fines for repeat violations of building and fire safety codes by property owners, and uses registered addresses to legally serve compliance notices.

Topics ✓ Housing