RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF PATRICK M. FAHEY, ESQUIRE, OF SOUTH GLASTONBURY TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

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

Confirms the Governor’s nomination of Patrick M. Fahey to the Connecticut Superior Court for an eight-year term beginning after confirmation by both General Assembly houses.

ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

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Overview

Type of measure: Joint Resolution confirming gubernatorial nomination

Bill number: HJ 69

Session/Year: February 2026

Jurisdiction: Connecticut

Introduced by: Rep. Stafstrom (Dist. 129); Sen. Winfield (Dist. 10)

Committee: Judiciary

Status/actions (as of the provided record):

Public hearing held on April 13, 2026
Favorable report, tabled for House calendar (April 13, 2026)
House Calendar: No. 410 (indicating scheduling for consideration)

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a constitutional-style resolution authorizing the Connecticut General Assembly to confirm the Governor’s nomination of Patrick M. Fahey, Esquire, of South Glastonbury, to serve as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.

If confirmed, Fahey would serve for a term of eight years, beginning from the date of confirmation by both Houses of the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

Nomination and Confirmation:

Confirms the Governor’s nomination of Patrick M. Fahey to the Superior Court.
Requires confirmation by both houses of the General Assembly (as per standard practice for judicial appointments in Connecticut).

Term of Office:

Eight-year term for Fahey as a Superior Court Judge.
Term begins from the date of confirmation by both Houses.

Succession:

Heretofore to succeed the Honorable Susan Q. Cobb, indicating the seat on the Superior Court becomes available upon confirmation.

Applicants and Affected Parties

Nominee: Patrick M. Fahey, Esquire (resident of South Glastonbury)

Judicial Seat Affected: Judge, Connecticut Superior Court

Immediate Impacted Individual: Patrick M. Fahey (upon confirmation)

Broader Impact: Court operations and caseload management within the Connecticut Superior Court system; potential influence on judicial philosophy and decision-making in cases assigned to the Superior Court.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Nomination Process: Governor nominates; Senate and House must confirm.

Timeline:

Nomination considered in the Judiciary Committee.
Public hearing conducted on April 13, 2026.
Committee reported Favorable and tabled for House calendar on the same date (April 13, 2026).
House calendar indicates scheduled consideration (Calendar No. 410).

Effective Date: Not until both Houses confirm; term starts on confirmation date.

Practical Implications

Upon confirmation, Fahey will join the roster of Connecticut Superior Court judges, contributing to the judiciary's management of civil and criminal matters, family cases, and other Superior Court dockets.

The eight-year term aligns with standard judicial appointment durations, allowing periodic assessment and potential renewal or reappointment based on applicable constitutional or statutory procedures.

Notes

The bill reflects standard legislative practice for judicial confirmations and does not introduce new substantive statutes beyond confirming the Governor’s nominee and establishing the eight-year term.

The record indicates bipartisan sponsorship (Rep. Stafstrom and Sen. Winfield) and a favorable status, subject to final House passage.

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