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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut confirms Everett Smith III as Public Utilities Regulatory Authority commissioner
Last action · May 6, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Bob Duff and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The General Assembly approves the gubernatorial nomination of Everett Smith III to serve as a on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority through June 30, 2030.
Fills a regulatory leadership post overseeing state utility providers until mid-2030 or until a qualified successor takes office.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Everett Smith III
Receives official appointment and confirmation to serve as a utility commissioner.
Key Facts
- Everett Smith III of Greenwich is confirmed as a utility commissioner of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
- He succeeds Michael A. Caron in the commissioner role.
- His term runs until June 30, 2030, or until a qualified successor is appointed.
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Procedural history
11 actions- May 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- May 6, 2026HouseFloorAdopted, House
- May 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyRules Suspended
- May 6, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 570
- May 6, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- May 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
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- May 5, 2026SenateFloorAdopted, Senate
- Mar 9, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 36
- Mar 9, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Mar 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/05
- Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeNomination Referred to Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment2Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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