Connecticut 2026 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HJ00019

Introduced
2/23/26  
Report Pass
2/23/26  
Engrossed
3/25/26  
Report Pass
3/27/26  
Passed
4/8/26  

Caption

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Joseph B. Schwartz Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

Impact

The passing of HJ00019 will officially appoint Joseph B. Schwartz to the judicial position, which may influence the judicial landscape in Connecticut. As a judge on the Superior Court, Schwartz will be involved in hearing a wide range of cases, thereby impacting the local legal community and its operations. The resolution indicates the confidence the legislature has in Schwartz's capabilities to serve in this capacity given the Governor's nomination.

Summary

HJ00019 is a resolution confirming the nomination of Joseph B. Schwartz of West Hartford to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court. This resolution is introduced in the February session of 2026 and is sponsored by Representative Stafstrom and Senator Winfield. The resolution states that Schwartz's term will last for eight years starting from May 3, 2026.

Contention

During the voting process, no opposition was recorded, with the resolution receiving unanimous approval in the vote tally showing 39 yeas and 0 nays. This unanimous decision suggests that there were no significant points of contention among the lawmakers with respect to Schwartz's nomination, reflecting a collaborative effort to support his appointment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HJ00037

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Kimberly A. Knox Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT HJ00034

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Matthew D. Gordon Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT HJ00038

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Margaret M. Murphy Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT SJ00030

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Nina F. Elgo Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Appellate Court And A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT SJ00032

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Bethany J. Alvord Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Appellate Court And A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT SJ00020

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Mary-margaret D. Burgdorff Of West Hartford To Be A Senior Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT HJ00066

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Kaitlin A. Halloran, Esquire, Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT SJ00053

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Angeline N. Ioannou, Esquire, Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT HJ00058

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Latonia C. Williams, Esquire, Of West Hartford To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

CT HJ00032

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Matthew J. Budzik Of West Simsbury To Be A Judge Of The Superior Court.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.