Connecticut 2026 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HJ00063

Introduced
3/20/26  
Report Pass
3/20/26  
Engrossed
3/25/26  
Report Pass
3/27/26  
Passed
4/8/26  

Caption

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF JAMES DONEGAN OF MILFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 63 is a confirmation resolution approving the nomination of James Donegan of Milford to serve on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Port Authority. The resolution specifies that Donegan will serve as the designee of Milford’s chief elected official and that his term will run through June 30, 2029. The measure does not create a new program, impose a regulatory requirement, or change substantive policy. Instead, it completes the appointment process for a specific seat on a state quasi-public authority board, ensuring Milford’s representation on the Connecticut Port Authority’s governing body.

Impact

HJ 63 affects the composition of the Connecticut Port Authority’s Board of Directors by confirming one member nominated to represent Milford. Its practical legal effect is limited to authorizing the appointment and setting the term of service; it does not amend existing statutes or alter the authority’s powers, duties, or funding structure.

Sentiment

The available voting history indicates broad support and little controversy. The resolution received a unanimous joint favorable vote in committee and passed the Senate 36-0, then proceeded on the consent calendar in concurrence. The absence of committee testimony or recorded debate suggests the nomination was routine and noncontroversial.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. No committee transcripts are provided, no opposing votes were recorded, and the resolution appears to have been treated as a standard confirmation of a local designee to a state board seat. Any discussion would likely have focused only on the nominee’s qualifications and Milford’s representation, rather than on policy disagreements.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

CT SJ00037

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Gaffney J. Feskoe Of Woodbury To Be A Member Of The Board Of Directors Of The Connecticut Port Authority.

CT HJ00046

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Kristin L. Urbach Of Narragansett, Rhode Island To Be A Member Of The Board Of Directors Of The Connecticut Port Authority.

CT HJ00094

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Sebastian Lombardi Of Simsbury To Be Reappointed A Member Of The Board Of Directors Of The Connecticut Airport Authority.

CT HR00016

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Dr. Trisha M. Bailey Of Orlando, Florida, To Be A Member Of The Board Of Trustees For The University Of Connecticut.

CT SR00015

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Elin S. Katz, Esq. Of West Hartford To Be Chairperson Of The Connecticut Siting Council.

CT SJ00047

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Gladys B. Labas Of Higganum To Be A Member Of The State Board Of Education.

CT HJ00050

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Shawn P. Coyne Of East Hampton To Be A Member Of The Technical Education And Career System Board.

CT HJ00050

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Shawn P. Coyne Of East Hampton To Be A Member Of The Technical Education And Career System Board.

CT HJ00095

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Alex Tsarkov Of Hartford To Be A Member Of The Board Of Pardons And Paroles.

CT HJ00096

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Aileen K. Keays Of Farmington To Be A Member Of The Board Of Pardons And Paroles.

Similar Bills

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