Executive and Legislative Nominations
research guide
The Office of Legislative Research published a report in June 2018 on the history of the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee (2018-R-0112).
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For a detailed summary of appointment provisions and procedures, see OLR Report 2026-R-0035.
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OLR prepares for the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee questions to ask of the nominees who appear before it. These questions are published as OLR Reports. Recent such OLR Reports include the following.
| Questions for nominee(s) for ... | OLR Report # |
|---|---|
| Auditor of Public Accounts | 2024-R-0076 |
| Board of Regents for Higher Education | 2026-R-0039 |
| Child Advocate | 2026-R-0059 |
| Claims Commissioner | 2021-R-0069 |
| Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities | 2026-R-0032 |
| Connecticut Airport Authority Board of Directors | 2025-R-0060 |
| Connecticut Commuter Rail Council | 2022-R-0040 |
| Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority | 2017-R-0028 |
| Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission | 2018-R-0099 |
| Consumer Counsel | 2022-R-0048 |
| Criminal Justice Commission | 2019-R-0102 |
| Department of Administrative Services Commissioner | 2023-R-0032 |
| Department of Agriculture Commissioner | 2023-R-0038 |
| Department of Banking Commissioner | 2023-R-0066 |
| Department of Children and Families Commissioner | 2026-R-0058 |
| Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner | 2019-R-0064 |
| Department of Consumer Protection Deputy Commissioner | 2024-R-0053 |
| Department of Correction Commissioner | 2023-R-0072 |
| Department of Developmental Services Commissioner | 2023-R-0045 |
| Department of Developmental Services Ombudsperson | 2026-R-0061 |
| Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner | 2024-R-0035 |
| Department of Education Commissioner | 2023-R-0064 |
| Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner | 2024-R-0056 |
| Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner | 2023-R-0035 |
| Department of Housing Commissioner | 2023-R-0042 |
| Insurance Department Commissioner | 2026-R-0053 |
| Department of Labor Commissioner | 2023-R-0049 |
| Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner | 2023-R-0048 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner | 2023-R-0053 |
| Department of Public Health Commissioner | 2023-R-0061 |
| Department of Rehabilitation Services Commissioner | 2019-R-0051 |
| Department of Revenue Services Commissioner | 2023-R-0050 |
| Department of Social Services Commissioner | 2023-R-0071 |
| Department of Transportation Commissioner | 2023-R-0040 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner | 2023-R-0079 |
| Education Arbitration Panel, neutral nominee | 2026-R-0052 |
| Education Arbitration Board, non-neutral nominees | 2021-R-0064 |
| Freedom of Information Commission | 2024-R-0064 |
| Healthcare Advocate | 2025-R-0028 |
| Human Rights Referee | 2024-R-0065 |
| Judicial Review Council | 2026-R-0037 |
| Legislative Commissioner | 2021-R-0099 |
| Lottery Corporation Board Chairperson | 2018-R-0065 |
| Lottery Corporation Board of Directors | 2022-R-0064 |
| Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority Board of Directors | 2022-R-0036 |
| Milk Regulation Board | 2024-R-0063 |
| New England Board of Higher Education | 2021-R-0065 |
| Office of Early Childhood Commissioner | 2026-R-0060 |
| Office of Health Strategy Executive Director | 2023-R-0069 |
| Office of Higher Education Executive Director | 2023-R-0047 |
| Office of Military Affairs Executive Director | 2019-R-0077 |
| Office of Policy and Management Secretary | 2026-R-0044 |
| Port Authority Board of Directors | 2026-R-0034 |
| Psychiatric Security Review Board | 2026-R-0046 |
| Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Chairperson | 2026-R-0056 |
| State Board of Education | 2026-R-0041 |
| State Board of Education, student nominees | 2026-R-0042 |
| State Elections Enforcement Commission | 2026-R-0043 |
| University of Connecticut Board of Trustees | 2026-R-0045 |
| Workers' Compensation Commission Advisory Board | 2022-R-0072 |
| Department of Aging and Disability Services Commissioner | 2023-R-0036 |
| Chief Workforce Officer | 2023-R-0067 |
| Board of Labor Relations | 2024-R-0071 |
| Correction Ombudsman | 2025-R-0053 |
| State Education Resource Center Board of Directors | 2024-R-0067 |
| Public Utilities Regulatory Authority | 2026-R-0048 |
| Behavioral Health Advocate | 2025-R-0059 |
| Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Executive Director | 2025-R-0038 |
| Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Board | 2026-R-0040 |
| Siting Council | 2025-R-0062 |