Connecticut House Bill HJ00070

Connecticut 2016 Regular Session

• 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 John J. Deveau, Jr.

Impact

The resolution's passage indicates the state's position regarding claims brought against it, particularly those deemed unfounded or lacking sufficient merit. By affirming the dismissal by the Claims Commissioner, the resolution effectively prevents any further claims that might attempt to hold the state liable for the same issue. This could have broader implications for how claims against the state are managed, signaling a precedence where the recommendations of the Claims Commissioner are upheld by the legislature.

Summary

HJ00070 is a House Joint Resolution concerning the confirmation of the decision made by the Claims Commissioner related to a claim filed by John J. Deveau Jr. The claim, which exceeds twenty thousand dollars, was dismissed by the Claims Commissioner. This resolution formally confirms that dismissal, which means that the state will not be responsible for the claim stated by Deveau. The resolution was introduced during the February session of 2016 and was referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.

Contention

While specific contention points are not prominently noted in the available documents, such resolutions can often lead to discussions surrounding state liability and the rights of individuals to seek compensation for grievances against the government. The dismissal of a claim exceeding twenty thousand dollars may provoke differing opinions about the fairness of the resolution process and whether adequate processes exist for individuals to contest such dismissals effectively.