State Sen. Derek Slap (D-West Hartford) said he felt compelled to speak after the walkout, and was one of several Democrats who framed Gillett as a strong, independent regulator who has prioritized consumer protection.

By Karla Ciaglo, CTNewsJunkie.com 

In a sharply divided and emotionally charged vote on Tuesday, the Connecticut Senate confirmed Marissa Gillett to a second term as chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, but not without some controversy.

The final vote was 21 in favor, while 15 senators registered “non-votes” in an orchestrated walkout led by Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding, R-Brookfield.

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