CSFA Legislative Update – 2-17-2023

by admin on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 | Comments Off

Good Afternoon,

The Members of the General Assembly met throughout the week in Committee Meetings, and Public Hearings as deadlines to raise & propose bills are rapidly approaching.

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 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.

HB 6683 - An Act Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Room In A Hotel, Motel Or Inn And Concerning Demolition Of Single-family Residences.

HB 6719 - An Act Concerning Emergency Services And Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments And Nonverbal Learning Disorders.

HB 6721 - An Act Concerning Workers Compensation And Portal-to-portal Coverage For Telecommunicators.

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

Tue 2/21 @ 11:00 AM - HB 6719 - An Act Concerning Emergency Services And Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments And Nonverbal Learning Disorders.

Thu 2/23 @ 10:00 AM - HB 6721 - An Act Concerning Workers Compensation And Portal-to-portal Coverage For Telecommunicators.

Thu 2/23 @ 11:00 AM - HB 6674 - An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation Coverage For Dispatchers.

Thu 2/23 @ 11:00 AM - HB 6683 - An Act Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Room In A Hotel, Motel Or Inn And Concerning Demolition Of Single-family Residences.

Thu 2/23 @ 11:00 AM - SB 1017 - An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.

Thu 2/23 @ 11:00 AM - SB 970 - An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.

Thu 2/23 @ 11:30 AM - HB 6101 - An Act Concerning Tuition Waivers For Graduate Degree Programs At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

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 5250 - An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Reimburse Municipalities For Costs Related To Removal Of Pfas From Fire Apparatus.

Status: Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing (2/14)



HB 6101 - An Act Concerning Tuition Waivers For Graduate Degree Programs At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

Status: HED Public Hearing: Thu 2/23 11:30 AM @ ROOM 2D  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/17)



HB 6553 - An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.

Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (2/16)



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 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)