CSFA Legislative Update – 03-04-2022
Every week, you will receive a brief legislative update from us and a list of upcoming relevant public hearings and pertinent legislation. The below and attached weekly report will be updated frequently, so please be sure to check for any additions as the Session progresses.
Recently Tracked Legislation
SB 259 – An Act Making Technical Corrections To A Fire Safety Code Statute.
SB 316 – An Act Protecting Connecticut Workers.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 3/8 @ 9:00 AM – SB 316 – An Act Protecting Connecticut Workers.
Tue 3/8 @ 9:00 AM – SB 321 – An Act Expanding Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Post-traumatic Stress Injuries For All Employees.
Thu 3/10 @ 8:00 AM – SB 259 – An Act Making Technical Corrections To A Fire Safety Code Statute.
Updated Legislation
HB 5173 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighters And Volunteer Ambulance Members. Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/4)
HB 5175 – An Act Allowing Police Officers To Obtain Information To Be Furnished Relative To Fire Or Explosion Losses. Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/4)
HB 5176 – An Act Concerning A Study Of The Powers, Duties, Benefits And Classification Of First Responders. Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/4)
HB 5212 – An Act Concerning The Sale Of Battery-powered Smoke Detectors In The State. Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 3/3 09:00 AM @ (2/25)
HB 5213 – An Act Concerning Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies For Responding To Calls On Limited Access Highways And At Certain Other Locations. Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 3/3 09:00 AM @ (2/25)
SB 141 – An Act Increasing The Penalty For The Intentional Injury Of A Police Animal Or Dog In A Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Team. Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 3/3 09:00 AM @ (2/25)
SB 159 – An Act Concerning Firework Permits And Certificates Of Competency. Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 3/3 09:00 AM @ (2/25)
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net
