My apologies to all, if you are receiving some of this information twice.  It appears that maybe some may not have received last week’s info until mid-week.  Even though, not too much has occurred since.  No bills have actually passed both chambers.  Bills have moved between committees and from committee to chamber and vice versa.  

Last week activity was as follows:

The Appropriations committee met on Monday and moved several bills out of committee.  They were H.B. #5666, #5722, #6595, #6626, #S.B. #1, #121, #660, #845 & #1002.  All these bills were moved back to their respective chambers.  One bill, S.B. #119 did NOT make it out of committee.  That bill would have exempted volunteer F.D.s and volunteer ambulance companies from the fee for a criminal history records check.  I have notified the advocate for the bill so he may follow up.

The House met in session on Tuesday.  They did not pass any of the bills I have been following, however, they did refer H.B. #6639 & H.B. #6666 to the Appropriations committee.  Before I forget, the Appropriations is meeting as I write and have moved both of these bills back out of committee to the House chamber.  Also, some may note that I have added H.B. #6639 to the listing.  It is possible that this item may be of some interest to Fire Marshals.

Back to last week, the Senate met 2 days, but did not take up any of the bills that I have been following.

I already mentioned some activity of this week.  On Monday, Appropriations is meeting.  The House is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  When the Senate adjourned last Thursday, they told their members to be prepared to be in session on Wednesday, Thursday & possibly Friday.  However, the House has already scheduled Tues, Wed & Thur and they have made a pattern of both chambers not meeting on the same day, because of COVID social distancing.

Again, email with any questions.  Or, if you feel that I have missed something.

Ted Schroll Jr., Legislative Representative
Connecticut State Firefighters Association
Email  thschroll@snet.net