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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Maureen D. Dennis as State Referee

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE MAUREEN D. DENNIS OF SOUTHPORT TO BE A STATE REFEREE.

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 governor's nomination of Maureen D. Dennis of Southport to serve as a for an eight-year term beginning November 28, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes judicial staffing by approving a specific gubernatorial appointment for a multi-year term without altering state spending or broad public services.

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

Maureen D. Dennis

Receives appointment and confirmation to serve as a State Referee for an eight-year term.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position was Maureen D. Dennis confirmed for?

She was confirmed as a .

How long is the term for this appointment?

The term is for eight years, starting November 28, 2026.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

10 actions

Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
In Concurrence
Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
Adopted, House
Mar 27, 2026House
House Calendar Number 168
Mar 27, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Mar 26, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
On Consent Calendar
Mar 26, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted, Senate

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Feb 22, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 7
Feb 22, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 02/20
Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Nomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Judiciary, General Assembly, Southport and 1 more

OrganizationJudiciary“Committee to which the resolution was referred”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body confirming the nomination”Map →

locationSouthport“Residence of the nominee”Map →

PersonMaureen D. Dennis“Nominee to be a State Referee”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

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