Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate

SJ 52 — RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISIONS OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF KEVIN BERUBE.

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56 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SJ 52 includes a new section that specifies the financial implications of the resolution, indicating that it may lead to potential costs for the state in the upcoming fiscal years. The change aims to provide clearer guidance on how the resolution could impact the state's budget, ensuring that lawmakers are informed of any financial consequences. This matters because it helps the General Assembly make more informed decisions about the implications of this resolution on public finances.

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General Assembly Senate Joint Resolution No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
52 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
625 February Session, 2026 Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No.
2534 Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY Introduced by:
52 Senate, April 14, 2026 The Committee on Judiciary reportedthrough SEN.
(JUD) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF KEVIN BERUBE.
WINFIELD of the 10th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute joint resolution ought to be adopted.
RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISIONS OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF KEVIN BERUBE.
That the decision of the Claims Commissioner, file number 27029 of said commissioner, ordering the dismissal of the claim against the state of Kevin Berube, is confirmed.
Section 1.
LCO No.
That the decision of the Claims Commissioner, file number 27029 of said commissioner, ordering the dismissal of the claim against the state of Kevin Berube, is vacated and the claim is remanded to the Claims Commissioner for a hearing on the merits.
2534 1 of 1
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That the decision of the Claims Commissioner, file number 26618 of said commissioner, ordering the dismissal of the claim against the state of Kevin Berube, is vacated and the claim is remanded to the Claims Commissioner for a hearing on the merits.
JUD Joint Favorable Subst.
sSJ52 / File No.
625 1 sSJ52 File No.
625 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ Comptroller - Adjudicated GF - Cost Potential Potential Claims Account Note:
GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The resolution results in a potential cost to the state by rehearing the claims of Kevin Berube.
The associated fiscal impact depends on the adjudication of the claims.
The Out Years Based on the timing of when the claims are potentially awarded, and since it would be one-time in nature, there would be no out year fiscal impact.
sSJ52 / File No.
625 2 sSJ52 File No.
625 OLR Bill Analysis sSJ 52 RESOLUTION VACATING THE DECISIONS OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF KEVIN BERUBE.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ACTION Judiciary Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 41 Nay 0 (03/30/2026) sSJ52 / File No.
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Action History

  1. IN CONCURRENCE

  2. ADOPTED, HOUSE

  3. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 511

  4. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  5. RULES SUSPENDED,TRANS.TO HOUSE

  6. ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  7. ADOPTED, SENATE

  8. FILE NO. 625

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 403

  10. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  11. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  12. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26

  13. FILED WITH LCO

  14. Joint Favorable Substitute

  15. PUBLIC HEARING 0316

  16. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary

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