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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut General Assembly Confirms James Sicilian as Senior Judge of the Superior Court
Last action · February 26, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Gary Winfield and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The General Assembly approved the gubernatorial nomination of James Sicilian of West Hartford to serve an eight-year term as a of the starting May 3, 2026.
Changes judicial personnel by appointing a specific judge to an eight-year term on the ; no funding, tax, or general service changes are stated.
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.
James Sicilian
Receives an appointment to serve as a Senior Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term.
Superior Court
Gains an appointed Senior Judge for its bench starting May 3, 2026.
Key Facts
- The General Assembly approved the nomination of James Sicilian of West Hartford as a Senior 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 and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Procedural history
13 actions- Feb 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- Feb 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar
- Feb 26, 2026HouseFloorAdopted, House
- Feb 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyRules Suspended
- Feb 25, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 28
- Feb 25, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
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- Feb 25, 2026HouseImmediate Transmittal to the House
- Feb 25, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar
- Feb 25, 2026SenateFloorAdopted, Senate
- Feb 22, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 5
- Feb 22, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 02/20
- Feb 10, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeNomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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