Connecticut 2016 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HJ00066

Introduced
3/4/16  
Refer
3/4/16  

Caption

Resolution Confirming The Decision Of The Claims Commissioner To Dismiss The Claim Against The State Of Robert C. Deluca.

Impact

The resolution reaffirms the authority and decisions made by the Claims Commissioner, which serves as an important check within state legal processes. It highlights the judicial process in evaluating claims against the state and confirms that not all claims are valid or warrant compensation. By dismissing certain claims, this also ensures that public resources are managed effectively and only allocated to justified claims. The resolution thus reflects the state's commitment to prudent fiscal management and adherence to legal standards in claim assessments.

Summary

HJ00066 is a resolution confirming the decision of the Claims Commissioner to dismiss the claim made by Robert C. DeLuca against the state. The resolution indicates that the claim was found to be without merit, as determined by the Claims Commissioner. By passing this resolution, the legislative assembly upholds the commissioner's ruling and avoids further processing of the claim which was valued at over twenty thousand dollars. This suggests that the claim did not meet the necessary conditions for compensation or restitution under state law.

Contention

While the text of the resolution does not indicate any visible points of contention, the process of dismissing claims against a state entity may occasionally provoke debate. Stakeholders who may have personal or political interests in such claims could question the grounds of dismissals, potentially leading to scrutiny regarding the transparency and fairness of the Claims Commissioner's decisions. Moreover, broader discussions could ensue about ensuring equitable access to justice, particularly in disputes involving state entities.

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