CT HB06766

Establishes a task force to study existing security protocols of electric distribution companies and electricity suppliers, assess their adequacy, and identify ways to increase electric grid security and protect transmission and distribution infrastructure from threats.

Task force consists of 10 members: two appointed by House speaker (one with electric infrastructure expertise, one with security expertise), two by Senate president pro tempore, one each by House and Senate majority leaders, one each by House and Senate minority leaders, plus the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority chairperson (or designees).

Members appointed under legislative authority may be General Assembly members; all initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the bill's effective date.

Speaker of the House and Senate president pro tempore shall select task force chairpersons, who must schedule the first meeting within 60 days of the effective date.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on energy and technology by February 1, 2024, and terminates on the report submission date or February 1, 2024, whichever is later.