Connecticut Bills

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 48: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MILAGROS POLLOCK HESS, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JHECARI HESS AND GRANTING THE CLAIMANT PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE.

This bill confirms a previous decision by the Claims Commissioner to deny a financial claim against the state of Milagros Pollock Hess, who is acting as the administrator of the estate of Jhecari Hess. The resolution makes the commissioner's ruling official, preventing the state from being held liable for the disputed claim. It directly affects the estate's representative and the state's financial obligations by upholding the denial of the claim. This is a procedural measure that validates an existing administrative decision rather than creating new policy.

passed · Connecticut · House May 5, 2026

HJ 40: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to deny a financial claim filed by Nerissa Terry against the state. It does not create new laws or policies but formally upholds an existing administrative ruling regarding a specific individual's request for state funds. The resolution is procedural in nature, as it validates a prior determination rather than establishing new rules for future claims.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 49: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF WILHELMINA MCLAURIN, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF LEONARD MCLAURIN AND GRANTING THE CLAIMANT PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to reject a financial claim filed against the state by Wilhelmina McLaurin, who is managing the estate of Leonard McLaurin. The resolution formally validates the administrative ruling that the state does not owe the specified amount to the estate. By confirming this decision, the bill ensures the state's financial position remains unchanged regarding this particular claim. It is a procedural measure that addresses a specific legal dispute without creating new laws or policies.

passed · Connecticut · House May 5, 2026

HJ 42: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF EVAN CLARK, PPA, CHRISTOPHER CLARK AND GRANTING THE CLAIMANT PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE.

This bill confirms a legal decision by the Claims Commissioner to deny a claim filed against the state by Evan Clark and Christopher Clark. It directly affects these two individuals by upholding the rejection of their request for state compensation. The resolution does not create new laws but rather ratifies an existing administrative ruling regarding a specific claim. This action ensures the state is not held financially liable for the disputed matter. The bill is a procedural measure that finalizes the outcome of a prior claims review process.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 46: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO MAKE PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH RESPECT TO THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF KALLMAN, MCKINNELL AND WOOD, ARCHITECTS, INC.

This bill authorizes the state to pay $106,568.64 to Kallman, McKinnell and Wood, Architects, Inc., following a recommendation from the Claims Commissioner. The payment will be drawn from the adjudicated claims account within the General Fund and addresses a claim filed against the state by the architectural firm. The resolution accepts the commissioner's recommendation for this specific award amount and orders the payment to be made to the claimant.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 53: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CAROL FALCONE AND GRANTING THE CLAIMANT PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to dismiss a legal claim against the state of Carol Falcone. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal administrative action to uphold an existing ruling. The resolution directly affects the state's legal standing regarding this specific claim and ensures the dismissal is officially recorded. No new funding, penalties, or procedural changes are introduced by this measure.

passed · Connecticut · House May 5, 2026

HJ 57: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO MAKE PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH RESPECT TO THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CLIFFORD BEERS COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS, LLC O/B/O YOUTH CONTINUUM, LLC.

This bill directs the state to pay $50,000 to Clifford Beers Community Health Partners, LLC, operating as Youth Continuum, LLC, for a claim against the state. The payment comes from the adjudicated claims account in the General Fund and follows a recommendation by the Claims Commissioner. The resolution formally approves the award and orders the state to make the payment to the specified company.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 52: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISIONS OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF KEVIN BERUBE.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to dismiss a legal claim filed against the state by Kevin Berube. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a procedural measure to formally approve an existing administrative ruling. The resolution directly affects the state's legal position by validating the dismissal of Berube's claim. No new funding, regulations, or obligations are established by this text.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 39: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to dismiss a legal claim filed against the state by Julie Lamothe. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a procedural resolution to formally ratify an administrative ruling. The measure directly affects only the specific claimant involved and the state's legal records regarding that particular case. No broader policy changes or financial impacts are introduced by this text.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 55: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF BRIAN VERTEFEUILLE.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to dismiss a legal claim filed against the state by Brian Vertefeuille. It directly affects the state of Maryland by formally upholding the dismissal of the specific lawsuit identified as file number 27249. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an administrative confirmation of an existing administrative ruling. This procedural measure finalizes the status of the claim without altering the underlying legal relationship between the individual and the state.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SJ 56: RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF EDGAR CANTERBURY.

This bill confirms the Claims Commissioner's decision to dismiss a legal claim filed against the state by Kevin Berube. It does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as a procedural resolution to formally acknowledge an existing administrative ruling. The measure directly affects the state's legal standing regarding Berube's specific claim, which has already been reviewed and rejected by the Claims Commissioner. No new funding, regulations, or obligations are established by this text.

passed both · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 503: AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCING OF AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED WHEN SUCH INDIVIDUAL WAS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-SIX YEARS.

This bill establishes parole eligibility rules for individuals convicted of crimes committed after July 1, 1981, who were under 26 years old at the time of the offense. It creates two main categories: those who may be eligible for parole after serving half their sentence, and those convicted of serious violent crimes who must serve 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible. The legislation requires the Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold hearings for certain offenders before releasing them on parole and mandates that the board document specific reasons for denying parole if a hearing is not held. The bill applies to people already incarcerated as of October 1, 1990, and sets specific conditions for residential placement and supervision during parole.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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