Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 320 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES AND ELECTRIC GRID CAPACITY PLANNING.

Last action — FILE NO. 276

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 320 clarify that the bill is now focused on creating a working group led by the Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to study electric transmission systems and planning for the electric grid. This is important because it aims to enhance the state's ability to manage and improve its electrical infrastructure, which is essential for reliable energy delivery and future development. The changes also simplify the bill's introduction by removing some technical language, making it more accessible to the public.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
320 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
276 February Session, 2026 Senate Bill No.
1914 Referred to Committee on ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY Introduced by:
320 Senate, March 31, 2026 The Committee on Energy and Technology reported through SEN.
(ET) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES AND ELECTRIC GRID CAPACITY PLANNING.
NEEDLEMAN of the 33rd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES AND ELECTRIC GRID CAPACITY PLANNING.
(1) Any identified or potential delays in the siting of electric transmission facilities in the state caused by administrative inefficiency or a lack of interagency coordination, (2) the need for electric grid enhancements, including additional interconnection points, required in connection with the increased development of distributed generation sources in the state, (3) any potential cost-sharing or cost-shifting mechanisms to ensure that future developers of distributed generation LCO 1914 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
(1) Any identified or potential delays in the siting of electric transmission facilities in the state caused by administrative inefficiency or a lack of interagency coordination, (2) the need for electric grid enhancements, including additional interconnection points, required in connection with the increased development of distributed generation sources in the state, (3) any potential cost-sharing or cost-shifting SB320 / File No.
320 sources do not bear an inequitable amount of the cost for necessary electric transmission or distribution infrastructure improvements, and (4) any other topics the commissioner deems relevant to the working group.
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276 mechanisms to ensure that future developers of distributed generation sources do not bear an inequitable amount of the cost for necessary electric transmission or distribution infrastructure improvements, and (4) any other topics the commissioner deems relevant to the working group.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section ET Joint Favorable LCO 1914 2 of 2
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section ET Joint Favorable SB320 / File No.
276 2 SB320 File No.
276 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to establish a working group to study the siting and use of electric transmission facilities in the state, and long- term electric grid interconnection and capacity planning.
This does not result in a cost to the state as the working group has the staff and expertise necessary to meet the requirements of the bill.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None SB320 / File No.
276 3 SB320 File No.
276 OLR Bill Analysis SB 320 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES AND ELECTRIC GRID CAPACITY PLANNING.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Energy and Technology Committee Joint Favorable Yea 26 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) SB320 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 276

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 187

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0305

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 320?
SB 320 is sponsored by Mary M. Mushinsky (Democratic) and Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 320?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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