Judiciary Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HJ-239
RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN EXTENSION OF
TIME TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 OF THE
Title: GENERAL STATUTES.
Vote Date: 4/8/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 3/26/2021
File No.: 606
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
The Judiciary Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
The bill grants the Claims Commissioner an extension of one year from the final adoption of
this resolution by the General Assembly to dispose of the 29 claims against the state listed in
the bill.
SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE:
The substitute language consolidated 29 claimants (34 claims) into one resolution for
efficiency and simplicity due to the volume of extensions.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
None stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
Marvin Parsons, Chief Probation Officer II with the State of Connecticut Judicial Support
Services opposes HJ 244 (Section 6 of the substitute language) on behalf of himself stating
the procedural history of the case which involves an auto accident and the significant delay in
getting any reimbursement to the damage of his vehicle. It was stated that the accident
occurred in the Stamford Courthouse Parking Lot due to the malfunction of the gate at the
parking garage. This accident occurred in June 2017, it was stated the magistrate had sent a
decision to the Claims Commissioner, but the claimant has been unable to obtain a copy or
resolution. It is requested that this not receive an extension and act on it.
Reported by: Richard E. ONeil Date: April 21, 2021
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