CT HB07243

Establishes new expertise requirements for PURA commissioners effective October 1, 2025: at least one member must have economics, accounting, forensic auditing, or financial regulation expertise; at least one must have utility customer advocacy and public service experience; and at least one must have a law degree with administrative or utility regulatory law experience.

Requires that at least half of appointed commissioners shall not have had prior employment with an entity regulated by PURA.

Bars executives or principals of companies that have received notices of violation from PURA or engaged in litigation with PURA (or equivalent agencies) from serving as utility commissioners.

Creates a 5-year recusal requirement for commissioners who previously worked for one year or more in a profession regulated by the authority, prohibiting participation in matters concerning their former employer or affiliated entities.

Extends the post-service employment ban from one year to five years, prohibiting former commissioners from accepting employment with public service companies, certified telecommunications providers, electric suppliers, or lobbyists for these industries.