Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of The Honorable Richard N. Palmer Of West Hartford To Be A State Referee.
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 19 confirms the Governor’s nomination of the Honorable Richard N. Palmer of West Hartford to serve as a State Referee for an eight-year term beginning March 17, 2025. The resolution is a personnel confirmation measure rather than a policy bill, and it formally approves Palmer’s appointment to that judicial role.
Because the measure concerns a single nomination, it does not create new programs, regulate conduct, or amend substantive law. Its practical effect is to authorize Palmer’s continued service in the state’s referee system, which is used to help manage judicial workload and handle assigned matters within the court system.
Impact
This resolution does not amend the General Statutes or change the rights or obligations of the public. Its legal effect is limited to confirming a gubernatorial appointment to the position of State Referee, thereby filling or continuing a judicially related office for an eight-year term. The affected party is the nominee, and indirectly the judicial branch, which benefits from the availability of an experienced referee to assist with case administration and adjudication.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support for the nomination. The Judiciary Committee reported the measure favorably, and both chambers approved it by substantial margins, indicating little visible opposition. No committee transcripts were provided, and there is no indication of controversy in the record supplied.
Contention
No notable substantive contention appears in the materials provided. Because this is a confirmation resolution, any discussion would typically focus on the nominee’s qualifications, judicial experience, and fitness to serve rather than policy disagreements. The recorded votes show strong bipartisan approval, suggesting that if any concerns were raised, they did not prevent passage.