Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 899 — AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS FOR PURCHASED GAS ADJUSTMENTS, ENERGY ADJUSTMENT CHARGES OR CREDITS AND TRANSMISSION RATES.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment changes the procedure for hearings related to certain adjustments by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Specifically, it removes the requirement for the Authority to hold a hearing unless a request is made by a company, interested person, or member of the public. This change could affect how adjustments are addressed, as hearings will only occur upon request.

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4132   *04132_______ET_* Referred to Committee on ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY   Introduced by:
4132   *_____SB00899ET____031717____* Referred to Committee on ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY   Introduced by:
Section 1 October 1, 2017 16-19b(e) Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2017 16-19b(e) ET Joint Favorable  
To no longer require the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to hold a hearing for certain adjustments, unless a hearing is requested by a company, interested person or member of the public.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 17-35

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. HOUSE PASSED

  7. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 474

  8. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  9. ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  10. SENATE PASSED

  11. FILE NO. 343

  12. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 180

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

  14. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  15. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/29/17

  16. FILED WITH LCO

  17. Joint Favorable

  18. PUBLIC HEARING 0307

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

Sponsors

  • Heather B.' b'Somers · Primary
  • Joseph C.' b'Serra · Primary
  • Terry B.' b'Adams · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • b'Somers, Heather B.'
  • b'Serra, Joseph C.'
  • b'Adams, Terry B.'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Senate Roll Call Vote 92 PASS

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 21002
Republican 5000
Total 34002
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Yea
TIM LARSON — Yea
KEVIN KELLY — Yea
STEVE CASSANO — Not Voting
MARILYN MOORE — Yea
BETH BYE — Yea
EDWIN A. GOMES — Yea
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Yea
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Yea
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Yea
TONI BOUCHER — Yea
PAUL DOYLE — Yea
CARLO LEONE — Yea
CRAIG MINER — Yea
LEN SUZIO — Yea
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Yea
ART LINARES — Yea
JOE MARKLEY — Yea
LEONARD FASANO — Yea
GEORGE LOGAN — Yea
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Yea
HEATHER BOND — Yea
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Not Voting
Bob Duff Democratic Yea
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Yea
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Yea
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Yea
John W. Fonfara Democratic Yea
Mae Flexer Democratic Yea
Martin M. Looney Democratic Yea
Eric C. Berthel Republican Yea
Henri Martin Republican Yea
John A. Kissel Republican Yea
Kathy Kennedy Republican Yea
Tony Hwang Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 899?
SB 899 is sponsored by b'Somers, Heather B.', b'Serra, Joseph C.', and b'Adams, Terry B.'.
What is the current status of SB 899?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 899?
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