CSFA Legislative Update – 2-10-2023

by admin on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 | Comments Off

Good Afternoon,

Governor Lamont presented his budget to a Joint Session of the State House and Senate on Wednesday, a transcript and summary page can be found here.

Please make note of the attached legislative report which contains all pertinent legislation to this point, and any public hearings upcoming.

Recently Tracked Legislation

HB 5496 - An Act Concerning Photographic And Videographic Special Effects.



HB 6070 - An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Removal Of Pfas From Fire Equipment And Decontamination, Renovation And Replacement Of Fire Equipment Affected By Pfas.



HB 6585 - An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.



HB 6605 - An Act Concerning Primary Area Service Responders.



HB 6658 - An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023.



HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.



HB 6674 - An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation Coverage For Dispatchers.



SB 937 - An Act Providing Workers' Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.



SB 970 - An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.



SB 980 - An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State.



SB 981 - An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor's Budget.



SB 1015 - An Act Prohibiting Life Insurance Companies From Discriminating Against First Responders Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.



SB 1017 - An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.

Upcoming Hearings

Fri 2/10 @ 12:00 PM - HB 6585 - An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.

Tue 2/14 @ 12:45 PM - HB 5496 - An Act Concerning Photographic And Videographic Special Effects.

Tue 2/14 @ 12:45 PM - HB 6583 - An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Association And Company Members And Elected Constables.

Tue 2/14 @ 12:45 PM - SB 932 - An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.

Tue 2/14 @ 12:45 PM - SB 934 - An Act Requiring Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies That Respond To Calls In State Parks And State Forests.

Tue 2/14 @ 12:45 PM - SB 935 - An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.

Wed 2/15 @ 11:00 AM - SB 100 - An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.

Wed 2/15 @ 5:00 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Thu 2/16 @ 9:00 AM - SB 1015 - An Act Prohibiting Life Insurance Companies From Discriminating Against First Responders Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

Thu 2/16 @ 6:00 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Fri 2/17 @ 4:30 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Thu 2/23 @ 4:00 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Fri 2/24 @ 6:30 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Mon 2/27 @ 5:00 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Tue 2/28 @ 10:00 AM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Wed 3/1 @ 12:30 PM - HB 6659 - An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Updated Legislation

HB 5884 - An Act Concerning Municipal Fire Districts And Municipal Electric Utilities.

Status: Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing (2/8)



HB 6583 - An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Association And Company Members And Elected Constables.

Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 2/14 12:45 PM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/10)



SB 100 - An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.

Status: ENV Public Hearing: Wed 2/15 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/9)



SB 932 - An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.

Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 2/14 12:45 PM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/10)



SB 934 - An Act Requiring Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies That Respond To Calls In State Parks And State Forests.

Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 2/14 12:45 PM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/10)



SB 935 - An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.

Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 2/14 12:45 PM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/10)