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House confirms two nominees to Board of Pardons and Paroles after debate over statutory diversity
Summary
The House adopted two confirmations for the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Eileen Keyes and Alex Sarkoff/Harkoff). Floor debate focused on whether the governor's appointments complied with statutory diversity requirements (C.G.S. §4–9b); proponents stressed qualifications, opponents cited statutory composition concerns.
HARTFORD — The Connecticut House on the floor confirmed two nominees to the Board of Pardons and Paroles following debate about the statute that guides appointment diversity.
The chamber adopted House Joint Resolution 96 confirming Eileen K. Keyes of Farmington after a floor exchange that focused on whether the appointments would comply with Connecticut General Statutes §4‑9b, which asks that appointed boards reflect gender and racial diversity. Ranking Member Representative Fishbein…
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