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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM D. LOGUE OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE REAPPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARBITRATION PANEL.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julio Concepción and 1 co-sponsor

Confirms William D. Logue as a neutral arbitrator on the Connecticut State Department of Education Arbitration Panel through June 30, 2029 (or longer if needed).

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Bill Summary · SJ 9

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 9 (2026) – Connecticut

Purpose

  • To confirm the nomination of William D. Logue of West Hartford to be reappointed as a neutral arbitrator on the Connecticut State Department of Education Arbitration Panel.
  • The appointment is for a term ending June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is longer.

Key Provisions

  • Formal confirmation of the Governor’s nomination of William D. Logue to the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel.
  • Role: Neutral arbitrator on the panel.
  • Term: Expiry date set as June 30, 2029, subject to longer duration if a successor has not yet qualified.

Who Would Be Affected

  • William D. Logue (the appointee): his tenure on the arbitration panel as a neutral arbitrator.
  • The Connecticut State Department of Education Arbitration Panel: continues to operate with Logue as a panel member, contributing to dispute resolution processes within education-related matters.
  • The Governor and state officials: the administration’s authority to appoint and reappoint members to the arbitration panel.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Procedural route: The nomination was referred to the Joint Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations for review.
  • Hearing and approval process: Public hearing conducted February 19, 2026, with committee favorability and tabling actions occurring in February 2026.
  • Legislative action history:
    • February 4, 2026: Nomination referred to the committee.
    • February 19, 2026: Public hearing held.
    • February 20, 2026: Committee reported favorably; bill placed on the Senate calendar.
    • April 8–9, 2026: Senate and House actions; Senate adopted the measure on consent calendar; House adopted and proceeded to concurring.
    • April 20, 2026: Both chambers adopted the resolution in concurrence (final confirmation).

Notes

  • The measure is a joint resolution focused solely on confirming an executive nomination for a specific term on the state education arbitration panel.
  • There are no additional policy changes or funding provisions tied to this resolution; it is a routine confirmation of an appointment.
  • If confirmed, Logue’s term will extend to 2029 (or longer if a successor has not yet qualified).

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

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