Senate Joint Resolution No. 47, introduced by Senator Winfield and Representative Stafstrom, pertains to the confirmation of Neville A. Brooks of East Hartford as a full-time member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. The resolution is a formal approval of the nomination made by the Governor for Brooks to serve on the board.

The resolution specifies that Brooks will serve a term that is coterminous with the term of the Governor, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is longer. This appointment is in succession to Carmen Sierra. The resolution has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary for consideration.