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Connecticut General Assembly confirms reappointment of Alex Harris to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ALEX HARRIS OF RIDGEFIELD TO BE REAPPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

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

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly approved the reappointment of Alex Harris of Ridgefield as a member of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for a term ending July 13, 2028.

Why it matters

Changes only the official membership status of a state commission appointee; no funding, tax, or 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.

Directly affected

Alex Harris

Receives official confirmation to serve a new term on the state commission.

Directly affected

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Gains a confirmed board member for its ongoing operations.

Key Facts

The General Assembly confirmed the reappointment of Alex Harris of Ridgefield to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.
The nomination was submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney.
The approved term ends on July 13, 2028.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Alex Harris for reappointment?

The nomination was made by Martin M. Looney.

When does the newly confirmed term end?

The term ends on July 13, 2028.

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Procedural history

9 actions

Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
In Concurrence
Apr 20, 2026HouseFloor
Adopted, House
Apr 9, 2026House
House Calendar Number 390
Apr 9, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted, Senate
Feb 24, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 30

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Feb 24, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Feb 24, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 02/24
Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Nomination Referred to Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations

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Connected Entities

Martin M. Looney, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, Alex Harris and 1 more

PersonMartin M. Looney“Senate President Pro Tempore who submitted the nomination”Map →

OrganizationCommission on Human Rights and Opportunities“State commission receiving the reappointed member”Map →

PersonAlex Harris“Nominee for reappointment to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities”Map →

locationRidgefield“Hometown of the nominee”Map →

Sources

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