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SJ 18

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE THOMAS A. BISHOP OF NORTH STONINGTON TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

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

Connecticut Senate confirms Thomas A. Bishop of North Stonington as State Referee following favorable committee review and public hearing.

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Bill Summary · SJ 18

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms the nomination of Thomas A. Bishop of North Stonington to serve as a Connecticut State Referee. The bill has progressed through committee with a favorable report and is scheduled for Senate calendar consideration. State referees typically serve judicial or quasi-judicial functions in Connecticut's legal system.

Why is this important

Judicial and quasi-judicial appointments shape how the state's legal system operates and affect citizens' access to fair dispute resolution. The confirmation process ensures nominees meet qualifications and have legislative oversight of executive branch appointments. This particular nominee appears to have secured bipartisan support given the sponsorship pattern.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information about Bishop's qualifications, experience, or judicial philosophy in the bill text itself
  • No apparent opposition noted in recent actions, which may reflect either strong consensus or limited public scrutiny
  • The specific duties and scope of authority for "State Referee" positions may be unclear to the general public

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

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