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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut General Assembly confirms Justine L. Whalen as Superior Court Judge
Last action · May 5, 2026: On Consent Calendar / In ConcurrenceSponsors: Steven J. Stafstrom and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The General Assembly approves the governor's nomination of Justine L. Whalen of Branford to serve an eight-year term as a Judge of the .
Changes the judicial personnel on the state bench by filling a vacancy left by the Honorable Cesar A. Noble for a fixed eight-year term.
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.
Justine L. Whalen
Appointed to serve an eight-year term as a Judge of the Superior Court.
Key Facts
- The General Assembly approved and confirmed the nomination of Justine L. Whalen, Esquire, of Branford to be a Judge of the Superior Court.
- The appointment carries a term of eight years starting from the date of confirmation by both Houses.
- Justine L. Whalen succeeds the Honorable Cesar A. Noble on the bench.
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Procedural history
9 actions- May 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- May 5, 2026SenateFloorAdopted, Senate
- Apr 22, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 447
- Apr 22, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar
- Apr 20, 2026HouseFloorAdopted, House
Show 3 earlier actions
- Apr 13, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 419
- Apr 13, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 04/02
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