ConnecticutConnecticut Assembly confirms Everett Smith as utility commissioner
Connecticut’s Assembly confirmed Everett Smith as a utility commissioner to succeed Michael A. Caron, with his term lasting until at least June 30, 2030.
What it does
Connecticut’s Assembly approved Everett Smith’s nomination to serve as a utility commissioner, succeeding Michael A. Caron.
Argument forConfirming Smith could help the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority maintain a commissioner as he takes Michael A. Caron’s place.
Argument againstThe term could keep a commissioner in place past June 2030 while a successor is appointed and qualifies, which may delay a transition.
More detail
The Assembly approved and confirmed Everett Smith’s nomination as a utility commissioner. Smith takes the place of Michael A. Caron on Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. His term ends June 30, 2030, or when a successor is appointed and qualifies, whichever is later.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 6IN CONCURRENCELatest
- May 6ADOPTED, HOUSEPassed 2nd Chamber
- May 6RULES SUSPENDED
- May 6HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 570
- May 6FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- May 5TRANSMITTED PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 17
- Vote recorded Senate Roll Call Vote 288. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5ADOPTED, SENATEPassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 9SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 36
- Mar 9FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.Minor
- Mar 5PUBLIC HEARING 0305
- Feb 4NOMINATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON Executive and Legislative NominationsIntroduced
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