The resolution proposes the approval of an arbitration award between the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch and several employee unions, including the Connecticut State Employees Association (SEIU Local 2001), the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, and the Union of Professional Judicial Employees (AFT/AFT-CT, AFL-CIO). This arbitration award, issued on December 2, 2025, and submitted for legislative approval on February 13, 2026, includes provisions for a general wage increase of 2.5%, annual increments, and lump sum payments for eligible employees. The total cost of the agreement is estimated at $8,074,176 for fiscal year 2026 and $8,599,720 for fiscal year 2027, with the agreement being retroactive to July 1, 2025.

The financial implications of the resolution indicate that the costs will be distributed across various funds, including the General Fund and Banking Fund, with significant fringe benefit costs associated with the wage increases. The resolution received a favorable report from the Appropriations Committee, passing with a vote of 33 in favor and 2 against. The approval of this resolution is essential for implementing the agreed-upon wage increases and benefits for the affected employees, ensuring that the Judicial Branch can maintain its workforce effectively.