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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut General Assembly confirms Eugene R. Calistro, Jr. as Superior Court Judge
Last action · April 8, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Gary Winfield and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The Connecticut General Assembly approved the gubernatorial nomination of Eugene R. Calistro, Jr. of Guilford to serve an eight-year term as a Judge of the starting May 3, 2026.
Changes the judicial staffing of the by securing a confirmed eight-year appointment for the specified nominee.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Eugene R. Calistro, Jr.
Receives an eight-year appointment to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court.
Superior Court
Gains a confirmed judge for an eight-year term starting May 3, 2026.
Key Facts
- The General Assembly approved the nomination of Eugene R. Calistro, Jr. of Guilford as a Judge of the Superior Court.
- The appointment carries a term of eight years beginning on May 3, 2026.
- The nomination was submitted by the Governor.
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Procedural history
10 actions- Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- Apr 8, 2026HouseFloorAdopted, House
- Mar 27, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 182
- Mar 27, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Mar 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar
- Mar 26, 2026SenateFloorAdopted, Senate
Show 4 earlier actions
- Feb 22, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 23
- Feb 22, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 02/20
- Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeNomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance25How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment2Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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