ConnecticutResolution appoints Patrick Fahey to serve eight years on Superior Court
The adopted resolution appoints Patrick M. Fahey of South Glastonbury to succeed Susan Q. Cobb on the Superior Court for eight years.
What it does
Patrick M. Fahey is appointed to the Superior Court, succeeding Judge Susan Q. Cobb. His eight-year term begins with confirmation by both legislative chambers.
Argument forAppointing Fahey for eight years could help the court maintain continuity by naming a judge to serve a set term.
Argument againstAn eight-year term could limit how soon lawmakers can choose another person for this court seat through the regular appointment process.
More detail
The resolution confirms the governor’s nomination and appoints Patrick M. Fahey as a Superior Court judge. Patrick M. Fahey of South Glastonbury succeeds Judge Susan Q. Cobb. The eight-year term begins when both chambers confirm the nomination. The recorded House and Senate approvals completed confirmation on May 5, 2026.
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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 302. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCELatest
- May 5ADOPTED, SENATEPassed 2nd Chamber
- Apr 22SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 438
- 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 410
- Apr 13FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- Apr 13PUBLIC HEARING 0402Introduced
- May 6
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