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House confirms David Arcanti to PURA, with recusal and role-vote requests noted
Summary
The Connecticut House confirmed David Arcanti Jr. to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority after committee endorsement; the roll-call showed 136 ayes and 9 nays, with several members recusing to avoid conflicts.
The Connecticut House voted to confirm David Arcanti Jr. to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) following the committee’s favorable report.
Representative Godfrey moved acceptance of the joint committee’s report and urged adoption, recounting Arcanti’s legal education and prior legislative leadership on energy and technology issues. Several members spoke both in support and to register concerns; Representatives Chaffee and Zac Zacas publicly recused themselves to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
The roll-call tally recorded 136 ayes, 9 nays and 5 absent; the Clerk announced that the resolution was adopted. Supporters emphasized Arcanti’s experience leading energy committees and his consumer-focus; Representative Santos described him as a “deep thinker” on energy policy and urged his colleagues to support the nomination.
The confirmation fills a vacancy on the PURA board and positions Arcanti to participate in future regulatory dockets and rate proceedings.
