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HJ 28

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE MICHAEL WU OF CANTON TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

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

Connecticut legislature votes to confirm Michael Wu of Canton as a State Referee, a judicial officer handling small claims and limited jurisdiction cases.

ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE
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Bill Summary · HJ 28

Legislative bill overview

HJ 28 is a resolution that confirms the nomination of Michael Wu of Canton to serve as a State Referee in Connecticut. State Referees are judicial officers who preside over small claims court and other limited jurisdiction proceedings. This is a confirmation vote on an executive appointment rather than legislation creating new law.

Why is this important

Judicial appointments affect access to justice and case outcomes for residents in small claims disputes and other proceedings within the referee's jurisdiction. The confirmation process ensures legislative oversight of judicial positions and allows for public vetting of nominees before they assume the bench.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial independence vs. political scrutiny: The nomination process involves political sponsors, which raises questions about whether judicial appointments should be subject to party-line considerations
  • Transparency of qualifications: Without additional context, the public record doesn't detail Wu's legal background, experience, or why he was selected for this position
  • Regional representation: The specificity of naming Canton may reflect concerns about geographic distribution of judicial officers, though this isn't apparent from the bill itself

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

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