Connecticut House Bill HJ00053

Connecticut 2016 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/4/16
• Refer: 3/4/16

Caption

Resolution Confirming The Decision Of The Claims Commissioner To Deny The Claim Against The State Of The Estate Of Kevin Cales.

Impact

The passage of HJ00053 reinforces the authority of the Claims Commissioner in making determinations about civil claims against the state. By confirming the denial of this claim, the resolution establishes a precedent regarding how claims against the state are evaluated and processed, specifically in cases concerning the estates of individuals. This could potentially impact future claims by similar estates, emphasizing careful scrutiny of claims that are submitted.

Summary

House Joint Resolution No. 53, introduced in the February session of 2016, serves to confirm the decision made by the Claims Commissioner concerning the estate of Kevin Cales. The resolution is focused on the action taken by the Claims Commissioner, who denied a claim against the state that amounted to over twenty thousand dollars from Cales’ estate. This bill seeks to affirm the rejection of this claim as stipulated in the commissioner’s order.

Contention

While the resolution focuses on confirming the decision made by the Claims Commissioner, there may be potential points of contention over the implications of denying such claims. Stakeholders may debate the fairness of the process by which claims are evaluated, particularly for estates that may have legitimate grievances against the state. Concerns might arise regarding the transparency of the Claims Commissioner's decision-making and whether the denial aligns with broader principles of justice and accountability.