Bill > HB05078

This bill proposes to modify existing state statutes by requiring the Connecticut General Assembly to vote on rate increases for electricity and natural gas that are initially approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Currently, PURA has the authority to approve utility rate increases independently, but under this proposed legislation, any rate increase would need additional approval from both chambers of the state legislature (the Senate and House of Representatives) before taking effect. This means that utility companies would no longer be able to implement rate increases solely based on PURA's approval, but would instead need to gain legislative consent, potentially providing more direct oversight and accountability for changes in utility rates that impact consumers. The bill's purpose is to give elected representatives a more direct role in deciding utility pricing and to potentially provide an additional layer of consumer protection against rate increases.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05078&which_year=2025