HJ 59 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF JANICE BEECHER OF NEW BRITAIN TO BE A UTILITY COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

This bill confirms the governor's nomination of Janice Beecher from New Britain to serve as a utility commissioner on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The resolution approves her appointment to fill the vacancy left by Katherine Scharf Dykes, with a term scheduled to end on June 30, 2030. This action directly affects the composition of the state agency responsible for regulating public utilities in Connecticut. The measure is a procedural confirmation that allows Beecher to assume her official duties once she qualifies for the position.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 5, 2026

How they voted

332
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 36
May 5, 2026
D Democratic25
24 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
R Republican11
9 Yea 1 Nay 1
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED, HOUSE
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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