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HJ 74

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF PHILLIP MILLER, ESQUIRE, OF GLASTONBURY TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

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

Confirms Governor’s nomination of Phillip Miller to the Connecticut Superior Court for an eight-year term beginning after joint approval by both houses.

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Bill Summary · HJ 74

Summary of Bill: HJ 74 (Connecticut, 2026)

Bill Type: House Joint Resolution
Title: Resolution confirming the nomination of Phillip Miller, Esquire, of Glastonbury to be a Judge of the Superior Court
Session: February 2026
Judiciary Committee: Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY

1) Purpose and Intent

  • This resolution formally confirms the nomination by the Governor of Phillip Miller, Esquire, of Glastonbury, to serve as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.
  • It specifies that the appointment is for a term of eight years, starting from the date of confirmation by both Houses of the General Assembly.
  • The nomination is to fill the vacancy created by the retirement/absence of the Honorable Robert A. D’Andrea.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Confirmation of Nomination: The General Assembly approves and confirms Phillip Miller’s nomination as a Superior Court judge.
  • Term of Office: The appointed term is eight years, beginning on the date both Houses confirm the appointment.
  • Succession: Miller would replace the retiring or departing Judge Robert A. D’Andrea (as indicated by the resolution’s language “to serve for said term,” in succession to D’Andrea).
  • Appointment Authority: The appointment follows the Governor’s nomination, with final confirmation by both houses required.

3) Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Phillip Miller, Esquire: The primary beneficiary, receiving appointment to the Connecticut Superior Court for an eight-year term upon Senate and House approval.
  • Connecticut Judicial System: Addition of a new Superior Court judge to handle caseload, help reduce backlog, and contribute to the administrative and adjudicatory functions of the court.
  • Public/Legal Community: Prospective and current litigants, attorneys, and court staff are affected by the judge’s rulings, court management style, and jurisprudential approach.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction & Referral: Introduced as a joint resolution and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
  • Public Hearing: Noted in action history as having a public hearing on April 13, 2026.
  • Committee Action: Reported favorably and tabled for House calendar (as of the action history on 2026-04-13), indicating approval out of committee with recommendation to the full House.
  • Floor Consideration: The resolution is placed on the House calendar (House Calendar No. 415), signaling scheduled consideration by the full House.
  • Validation Timeline: Final confirmation requires both the House and the Senate to approve, after which Phillip Miller would be appointed as an eight-year judge starting from the date of confirmation.

5) Notable Context

  • The resolution is a standard constitutional/statutory process for judicial confirmations in Connecticut, ensuring that a governor-nominated judge receives legislative consent.
  • There are two co-sponsors listed: Rep. Stafstrom and Sen. Winfield, indicating cross-chamber support.

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

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