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HJ 77

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ROSEMARIE T. WEBER, ESQUIRE, OF GRANBY 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 Rosemarie T. Weber to the Connecticut Superior Court for an eight-year term starting upon mutual Senate and House confirmation.

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Bill Summary · HJ 77

Summary: HJ 77 (2026) — Resolution Confirming Nomination of Rosemarie T. Weber to the Superior Court (Connecticut)

Purpose

  • This House Joint Resolution confirms the Governor’s nomination of Rosemarie T. Weber, Esquire, of Granby, to serve as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.
  • If confirmed, Weber would serve a term of eight years beginning from the date of confirmation by both houses of the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Confirmation: The resolution formally approves the governor’s nomination.
  • Office and Term: Appoints Weber as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term, contingent on confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • Succession: The appointment would fill the vacancy created by the retirement/absence of the Honorable Sheila M. Prats.
  • Effective Date: The term starts the date of confirmation by both houses, not from the bill’s passage alone.

Who/What is Affected

  • Nominee: Rosemarie T. Weber, Esquire (Granby, CT) would become a Superior Court Judge.
  • Judicial System: The Superior Court bench would gain an additional judge, potentially affecting case handling, docket management, and court efficiency within the jurisdiction.
  • Former Judge: The vacancy left by Judge Sheila M. Prats would be filled, restoring full bench strength for the term of Weber’s appointment.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: The bill was introduced in the February 2026 session and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
  • Public Hearings and Consideration: The bill records indicate a public hearing was held on April 13, 2026.
  • Committee Action: The committee reported favorably with the bill tabled for House calendar (FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR).
  • Status: As of the action history, the resolution has advanced to be considered for floor action, with House calendar placement (House Calendar No. 418). Final passage would require approval by both chambers and signature by the Governor for final appointment.

Note on Scope

  • This resolution is a formal confirmation measure, not a creation of new policy or funding. It confirms the Governor’s chosen candidate for a fixed eight-year term on the Superior Court bench, consistent with Connecticut’s process for judicial appointments.

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

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