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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Nuala E. Droney as Superior Court Judge

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE NUALA E. DRONEY OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Last action · April 8, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Gary Winfield and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly confirms the nomination of the Honorable Nuala E. Droney of West Hartford to serve as a Judge of the for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026.

Why it matters

Fills a judicial seat on the state's for the next eight years, determining who presides over legal cases starting in May 2026.

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.

Directly affected

Nuala E. Droney

Appointed to a new eight-year term as a Judge of the Superior Court.

Directly affected

Superior Court

Receives a confirmed judge to preside over cases starting May 3, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly approved and confirmed the nomination of the Honorable Nuala E. Droney of West Hartford as a Judge of the Superior Court.
  • The term of office is set for eight years.
  • The term begins on May 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Nuala E. Droney to the Superior Court?
The Governor of Connecticut nominated her to be a Judge of the .
How long is the term for this judicial appointment?
The term is for eight years, starting on May 3, 2026.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

10 actions
  1. Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  2. Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
  3. Mar 27, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 177
  4. Mar 27, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  5. Mar 26, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Feb 22, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 18
  2. Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/20
  3. Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Nomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary
  4. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

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Connected Entities

West Hartford, Superior Court, General Assembly and 1 more
locationWest Hartford“Residence of the nominee”Map →
OrganizationSuperior Court“Court where the nominee will serve”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body confirming the nomination”Map →
PersonNuala E. Droney“Nominee for Judge of the Superior Court”Map →

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