HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Governor Lamont says he's pleased with the General Assembly's passage of the bienniel State budget and a bill intended to reduce electric bills for utility customers.
Concerning the budget, the Governor calls it "...a balanced, sensible budget that is under the spending cap, provides predictability and stability for residents, businesses, and municipalities, and holds the line on taxes while keeping us on a sound fiscal path," all while Republican opponents argue it will lead to deficits in the future.
Meanwhile, the Governor is also pleased with Senate Bill 4, "An Act Concerning Energy Affordability, Access and Accountability."
“Like many people, I think electric bills are too damn high, and this bipartisan bill is a first step in addressing a complex issue that is the result of policy decisions made years ago by legislators in both parties that have continued to impact our utility rates,” Governor Lamont said.
The savings achieved in the legislation are in addition to the recent 25% reduction in the public benefits charge that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved in the May 2025 rate adjustment mechanism and to the upcoming 13% reduction in supply rates on July 1, 2025.
But, the Governor also calls the bill "one steop in the effort to make energy rates more affordable."
It was approved in the Senate yesterday by a vote of 34 to 1, and in the House of Representatives this evening by a vote of 144 to 3.
The Governor plans to sign both the budget and energy affordability bills into law when they reach his desk.
