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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Richard H. Kosinski to State Department of Education Arbitration Panel

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF RICHARD H. KOSINSKI OF OXFORD TO BE REAPPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARBITRATION PANEL.

Last action · April 20, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Bob Duff and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The Connecticut General Assembly approved the gubernatorial reappointment of Richard H. Kosinski as a on the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel through June 30, 2029.

Why it matters

Extends the official tenure of a specific state arbitration official without altering broader agency funding, panel jurisdiction, or public education procedures.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Richard H. Kosinski

Receives official confirmation for reappointment to a state arbitration panel through June 30, 2029.

Key Facts

Richard H. Kosinski of Oxford is reappointed as a neutral arbitrator to the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel.
The term of appointment ends on June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
The nomination was submitted by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly via Senate Joint Resolution No. 66.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of Richard H. Kosinski under this resolution?

He is reappointed as a member of the State Department of Education Arbitration Panel.

When does the newly confirmed term end?

The term ends on June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.

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Procedural history

10 actions

Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
In Concurrence
Apr 20, 2026HouseFloor
Adopted, House
Apr 9, 2026House
House Calendar Number 394
Apr 9, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
On Consent Calendar
Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted, Senate

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Mar 19, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 84
Mar 19, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Mar 17, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 03/17
Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Nomination Referred to Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations

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