RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CAMPBELL BARRETT, ESQUIRE, OF DURHAM TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stafstrom and 1 co-sponsor

Approves Campbell Barrett’s eight-year term as a Connecticut Superior Court judge, commencing upon confirmation by both houses.

ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

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1. Purpose and Intent

Purpose: To confirm the Governor’s nomination of Campbell Barrett, Esquire, of Durham, to serve as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.

Rationale: The resolution formally approves Barrett’s appointment to a term of eight years, following the vacancy created by the Honorable Michael P. Kamp.

Term: Eight-year term beginning from the date of confirmation by both Houses of the General Assembly.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

Confirmation of Nomination: The General Assembly approves and confirms Campbell Barrett’s nomination to the Superior Court.

Appointment and Term: Barrett is appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term, effective upon confirmation by both Houses.

Succession: Barrett would serve in succession to Judge Michael P. Kamp.

Scope of Resolution: This is a joint resolution of the General Assembly, functioning as formal legislative confirmation rather than creating new powers or structures.

Effective Date for Term: The eight-year term commences on the date of confirmation by both Houses.

3. Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary Affected Individual: Campbell Barrett, Esquire (nominee for the Superior Court judgeship).

Judicial Branch: Appointment adds or fills a seat on the Connecticut Superior Court, potentially affecting caseload distribution and judicial capacity.

Other Stakeholders: Attorneys, litigants, and court users who interact with the Superior Court may experience changes in court staffing and judicial assignments once Barrett assumes office.

4. Procedural and Timeline Details

Committee Referral: Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Date of Action: A public hearing occurred on April 13, 2026.

Committee Action: Reported favorably and tabled for House calendar on April 13, 2026.

House Action: Placed on House Calendar (No. 413) for consideration.

Current Status: The bill is a confirming resolution; it requires passage by both the Senate and the House to finalize Barrett’s appointment (pending further action after the House calendar).

5. Sponsor and Support

Primary Sponsors: Rep. Stafstrom (22nd District) and Sen. Winfield (10th District).

Co-Sponsors: Representative Gary Winfield (and Rep. Stafstrom, as noted) indicating bipartisan or cross-chamber support.

This resolution is a formal, non-substantive act that approves the Governor’s nomination of Campbell Barrett to serve as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court for an eight-year term, commencing upon confirmation by both houses. It does not outline additional duties or policy reforms beyond the appointment itself.

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