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HJ 22

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE DENNIS G. EVELEIGH OF HAMDEN TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

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

Connecticut confirms Dennis G. Eveleigh's nomination as a State Referee to handle small claims and civil disputes in local courts.

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Bill Summary · HJ 22

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms the nomination of Dennis G. Eveleigh from Hamden to serve as a State Referee in Connecticut. The bill is a confirmatory resolution that requires legislative approval of the executive branch's judicial appointment. State Referees typically handle small claims court cases and civil disputes at the local level.

Why is this important

Judicial appointments shape how Connecticut residents access justice and have their disputes resolved. State Referees process a high volume of small claims cases, affecting ordinary citizens' ability to recover damages in civil matters. The confirmation process ensures legislative oversight of the judicial selection system, though State Referee positions are lower in the judicial hierarchy.

Potential points of contention

  • Qualification transparency: The resolution provides no public information about Eveleigh's legal background, experience, or qualifications for public evaluation
  • Limited legislative scrutiny: As a routine confirmatory resolution, there appears minimal opportunity for substantive debate about appointment standards or the nominee's fitness
  • Appointment process clarity: No context is provided on how nominees are selected or whether the process follows established merit-based criteria

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

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