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SJ 13

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE MAUREEN D. DENNIS OF SOUTHPORT TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

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

Connecticut legislature votes to confirm Maureen D. Dennis as State Referee, a judicial officer overseeing small claims and civil cases in the state court system.

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Bill Summary · SJ 13

Legislative bill overview

This resolution seeks to confirm the nomination of Maureen D. Dennis from Southport to serve as a State Referee in Connecticut. State Referees are judicial officers who preside over small claims court proceedings and certain civil matters. The confirmation requires legislative approval of the governor's judicial appointment.

Why is this important

State Referees handle a significant volume of civil cases in Connecticut's court system, making their appointment important to judicial operations. Confirmation resolutions ensure legislative oversight of judicial appointments and allow for public vetting of nominees' qualifications and backgrounds.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information may be available about the nominee's judicial philosophy or relevant experience for evaluating her fitness for the role
  • The resolution provides no substantive details about Dennis's qualifications, background, or judicial record that would allow meaningful legislative debate
  • Questions may arise about whether State Referee positions should require more rigorous confirmation processes or greater transparency in nomination criteria

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

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