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CT HB05229
CT HB05229An Act Concerning The Composition Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Communications By Public Utility Companies And The Administration Of Energy Efficiency Programs.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) prohibit any public service company from charging a fee to any customer of such company in connection with a communication from such company to such customer, (2) provide that any legislator or the chief executive officer of any municipality may intervene and be granted party status in any proceeding before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, (3) specify minimum education requirements for each person appointed to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority with a preference for individuals who are accountants, auditors and engineers with infrastructure estimating experience, (4) make any communication by a public utility company subject to the Freedom of Information Act, (5) require a minimum notification period and standards for notices to customers of any public utility company concerning rate changes, (6) require that any energy efficiency programs in the state be administered by a not-for-profit entity, and (7) require that any vacancy on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority be promptly filled by appointment.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several significant changes to public utilities regulation in the state. It would prohibit public service companies from charging customers fees for communications, allow legislators and municipal chief executives to intervene in Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) proceedings, and establish minimum education requirements for PURA appointees with a preference for professionals like accountants, auditors, and engineers with infrastructure experience. The bill would also make utility company communications subject to the Freedom of Information Act, mandate specific notification standards for rate change notices, require that energy efficiency programs be administered by a not-for-profit entity, and mandate that any vacancies on PURA be promptly filled. These provisions aim to increase transparency, accessibility, and expertise in utility regulation, while protecting consumers from additional fees and ensuring more comprehensive oversight of utility services and rate changes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05229&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05229-R00-HB.PDF |
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