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SJ 20CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billpassed both
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Connecticut Assembly Confirms Steven D. Ecker as Supreme Court and Superior Court Judge

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE STEVEN D. ECKER OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT AND 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 Connecticut General Assembly approved the gubernatorial nomination of Steven D. Ecker to serve an eight-year term as an of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the , beginning May 3, 2026.

Why it matters

Secures a judicial appointment for the state's highest court and for an eight-year term starting in May 2026.

Background
  • In Connecticut, judicial nominees are appointed by the Governor and must be approved by the General Assembly. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Steven D. Ecker

Receives an appointment as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term.

Directly affected

Connecticut Supreme Court

Gains a confirmed judge for an eight-year term starting May 3, 2026.

Directly affected

Connecticut Superior Court

Gains a confirmed judge for an eight-year term starting May 3, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly approved the nomination of the Honorable Steven D. Ecker of West Hartford.
  • Steven D. Ecker is appointed to serve as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the Superior Court.
  • The appointment is for a term of eight years.
  • The term begins on May 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Steven D. Ecker for the judicial positions?
The nomination was submitted by the Governor.
What positions is Steven D. Ecker confirmed to hold?
He is confirmed as an of the Supreme Court and a Judge of the .
How long is the term of appointment?
The term is for eight years, starting May 3, 2026.

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Procedural history

9 actions
  1. Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  2. Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
  3. Mar 27, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 173
  4. Mar 27, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
  6. Feb 22, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 14
Show 3 earlier actions
  1. Feb 22, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  2. Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/20
  3. Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Nomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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Sponsors

Gary WinfieldSenate · District 10DemocraticPrimary sponsor
Steven J. StafstromPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

West Hartford, Superior Court, Steven D. Ecker and 2 more
locationWest Hartford“Place of residence of the nominee”Map →
OrganizationSuperior Court“State court where the nominee is appointed to serve”Map →
PersonSteven D. Ecker“Nominee for Associate Judge of the Supreme Court and Judge of the Superior Court”Map →
OrganizationSupreme Court“State court where the nominee is appointed to serve”Map →
PersonGovernor“Submitted the nomination to the General Assembly”Map →

Sources

Open source document

cga.ct.gov

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  • Controversy10
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