ConnecticutResolution appoints Justine L. Whalen as a Superior Court judge
The adopted resolution confirms the governor’s choice of Justine L. Whalen of Branford to succeed Cesar A. Noble as a Superior Court judge.
What it does
Justine L. Whalen of Branford is appointed to the Superior Court, succeeding Judge Cesar A. Noble. Her eight-year term runs from confirmation by both legislative chambers.
Argument forConfirming Whalen as Noble’s successor could help the Superior Court maintain continuity by naming who will take his place.
Argument againstAn eight-year appointment could limit lawmakers’ opportunities to reconsider who should hold this court seat during that time.
More detail
The General Assembly confirms the governor’s nomination and appoints Justine L. Whalen to the Superior Court. The appointment covers Justine L. Whalen of Branford, who succeeds Judge Cesar A. Noble. The eight-year term starts on the date both houses of the General Assembly confirm her.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 6
- Vote recorded Senate Roll Call Vote 307. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCELatest
- May 5ADOPTED, SENATEPassed 2nd Chamber
- Apr 22SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 447
- Apr 22FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.Minor
- Apr 20ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote 73. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 20ADOPTED, HOUSEPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 13HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 419
- Apr 13FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- Apr 13PUBLIC HEARING 0402Introduced
- May 6
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