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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Robert Mezzo to the Connecticut Port Authority Board of Directors

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ROBERT MEZZO OF NAUGATUCK TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY.

Last action · April 21, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Julio Concepción and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Connecticut General Assembly approved the nomination of Robert Mezzo of Naugatuck to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Port Authority through June 30, 2028.

Why it matters

Changes board membership for the state agency overseeing maritime policy and port development, with no funding or direct service changes 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.

Directly affected

Connecticut Port Authority

The agency receives a new member on its Board of Directors.

Directly affected

Robert Mezzo

Appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors through June 30, 2028.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly confirmed the nomination of Robert Mezzo of Naugatuck to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Port Authority.
  • The nomination was submitted by Matthew Ritter, the speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • The term of appointment ends on June 30, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Robert Mezzo to the board?
Matthew Ritter, the speaker of the House of Representatives, submitted the nomination.
How long is Robert Mezzo's term on the board?
His term ends on June 30, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

8 actions
  1. Apr 21, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  2. Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
  3. Apr 10, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 363
  4. Apr 10, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  5. Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
  6. Mar 25, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 144
Show 2 earlier actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  2. Mar 25, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 03/24

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Connecticut Port Authority, Naugatuck, Matthew Ritter and 1 more
OrganizationConnecticut Port Authority“State agency whose board receives the new member”Map →
locationNaugatuck“Hometown of nominee Robert Mezzo”Map →
PersonMatthew Ritter“Speaker of the House of Representatives who submitted the nomination”Map →
PersonRobert Mezzo“Nominee to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Port Authority”Map →

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