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HJ 75

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF LEAH M. POLLARD, ESQUIRE, OF POMFRET CENTER TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Boyd and 2 co-sponsors

The bill confirms Leah M. Pollard’s eight-year term as a Connecticut Superior Court judge, filling the vacancy left by Michael Wu.

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Bill Summary · HJ 75

Summary: HJ 75 (2026) – Resolution Confirming the Nomination of Leah M. Pollard, Esquire, to be a Judge of the Superior Court (Connecticut)

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution
  • Session: February 2026
  • Jurisdiction: Connecticut General Assembly
  • Title: Resolution confirming the nomination of Leah M. Pollard, Esquire, of Pomfret Center, to be a Judge of the Superior Court
  • Referred to: Committee on Judiciary
  • Introduced by: Rep. Stafstrom (District 129) and Sen. Winfield (District 10)
  • LCO (Legislative Counsel Opinion) Number: 3340

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill formally approves and confirms the Governor’s nomination of Leah M. Pollard, Esquire, to serve as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.
  • Upon confirmation by both houses, Pollard is appointed to serve as a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term.
  • The appointment would fill the vacancy created by the resignation/term end of the Honorable Michael Wu.

Key Provisions

  • Confirmation of Nomination: The General Assembly approves the Governor’s nomination of Leah M. Pollard for the Superior Court judgeship.
  • Term Length: The confirmed term is eight years, commencing from the date of confirmation by both houses of the General Assembly.
  • Succession: Pollard would serve in succession to the Honorable Michael Wu.
  • Effective Date: The eight-year term begins on the date of confirmation by both Houses of the General Assembly.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Leah M. Pollard, Esquire — she would become a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.
  • Legal/Judicial System: The Superior Court bench would gain Pollard as a judge, potentially affecting caseload management, judicial perspectives, and courtroom operations.
  • Public: The judiciary’s integrity and independence may be affected by the appointment, with potential implications for access to justice, court efficiency, and the timing of judicial vacancies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Public Hearing: Noted as having occurred on April 13, 2026.
  • Action History: The bill received a favorable report and was tabled for the House calendar on April 13, 2026 (House Calendar No. 416), indicating advancement toward a floor vote.
  • Next Steps: As a joint resolution confirming a judicial nomination, the proposal would require final approval by both the Connecticut House of Representatives and the Senate to finalize the appointment.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is a fixed-appointment confirmation rather than a creation of new policy or funding.
  • It reflects the standard process by which the Governor nominates a candidate for judicial office and the General Assembly provides constitutional confirmation for the appointment and term.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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