HJ 60 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF HOLLY CHEESEMAN OF NIANTIC TO BE A UTILITY COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

This bill confirms the governor's nomination of Holly Cheeseman to serve as a utility commissioner for the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The resolution approves her appointment to fill the vacancy left by John W. Betkoski III, with a term ending on June 30, 2030. This procedural measure allows Cheeseman to officially begin her role overseeing Connecticut's public utilities. The bill directly affects the state's regulatory body by adding a new commissioner to its commission.
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

296
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 36
May 5, 2026
D Democratic25
22 Yea 3 Nay
88% Yea
R Republican11
7 Yea 3 Nay 1
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

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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