CSFA Legislative Report – May 3, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The House and Senate have met daily this week, often working late into the evening to debate and pass several pieces of legislation. The General Assembly will adjourn next week, at midnight on May 8th. The below highlights all tracked legislation to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 5330 – An Act Implementing Recommendations Of The Department Of Transportation.
Updated Legislation
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Establishing A Working Group.
Status: File Number 653 (5/2)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter, Police Officer Or Emergency Medical Service Personnel Died In The Line Of Duty.
Status: File Number 650 (5/2)
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Status: File Number 636 (5/1)
HB 5404 – An Act Concerning Military Training And Experience And The Driver’s License Endorsement To Operate Fire Apparatus.
Status: File Number 656 (5/3)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning Insurance Market Conduct And Insurance Licensing, The Insurance Department’s Technical Corrections And Other Revisions To The Insurance Statutes And Captive Insurance.
Status: File Number 644 (5/1)
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Status: Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A (5/2)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (4/30)
CSFA Legislative Report – April 26, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The House and Senate met throughout the week to debate and pass several pieces of legislation. Both chambers will continue meeting regularly till their adjournment date of May 8th.
The below highlights all tracked legislation to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Upcoming Hearings
Mon 4/29 @ 10:00 AM – SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Updated Legislation
HB 5416 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.
Status: File Number 591 (4/22)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/30/24 5:00 PM (4/25)
HB 5515 – An Act Establishing The Municipal Employees Retirement Commission And Concerning The Municipal Employees’ Retirement System.
Status: File Number 599 (4/22)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: House Calendar Number 426 (4/25)
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.
Status: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (4/23)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations (4/24)
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CSFA Legislative Report – April 12, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The State Senate met this past week in Chambers to pass several pieces of legislation, The State House will begin meeting regularly this coming week, and both chambers will continue to work through till their adjournment date of May 8th.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Upcoming Hearings
Fri 4/12 @ 12:00 PM – HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Fri 4/12 @ 12:00 PM – HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Mon 4/15 @ 10:00 AM – HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter Or Police Officer Died In The Line Of Duty.
Mon 4/15 @ 1:00 PM – HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Referred by House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (4/8)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: Tabled for the Calendar, House (4/10)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter Or Police Officer Died In The Line Of Duty.
Status: Referred by House to Committee on Planning and Development (4/9)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Status: Referred by House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (4/8)
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Status: Referred by House to Committee on Public Health (4/9)
HB 5416 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/5)
HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
Status: File Number 423 (4/10)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.
Status: File Number 378 (4/9)
SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Status: File Number 339 (4/9)
SB 12 – An Act Expanding Access To Paid Sick Days In The State.
Status: File Number 340 (4/9)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/17/24 5:00 PM (4/12)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/15/24 5:00 PM (4/9)
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Status: File Number 306 (4/8)
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Status: File Number 338 (4/8)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: File Number 298 (4/8)
SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/16/24 5:00 PM (4/11)
SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/16/24 5:00 PM (4/11)
CSFA Legislative Report – April 5, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The past week at the State Capitol, the Appropriations Committee did not recommend reopening the preliminary $26 billion budget for FY2024-25. Leaders of the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will begin final negotiations with Gov. Ned Lamont?s budget office, hoping to resolve all spending for the next fiscal year before the regular legislative session ends on May 8.
In the coming weeks the House and Senate will continue to meet for Session in their respective chambers. the below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 5515 – An Act Establishing The Municipal Employees Retirement Commission And Concerning The Municipal Employees’ Retirement System.
SB 450 – An Act Phasing In The Exemption Of Motor Vehicles From Property Tax And Increases In The Uniform Property Assessment Rate.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 4/9 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Updated Legislation
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
Status: File Number 291 (4/4)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: Referred by House to Committee on Public Safety and Security (4/2)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter Or Police Officer Died In The Line Of Duty.
Status: File Number 231 (4/3)
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Status: File Number 240 (4/3)
HB 5416 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/5)
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
Status: File Number 242 (4/3)
HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/09/24 5:00 PM (4/4)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 5:00 PM (4/2)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: File Number 188 (4/2)
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.
Status: File Number 182 (4/2)
SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 5:00 PM (4/2)
SB 12 – An Act Modernizing The Paid Sick Days Statutes.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 5:00 PM (4/2)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/5)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/1)
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Status: File Number 206 (4/3)
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 12:00 PM (4/1)
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 12:00 PM (4/1)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 12:00 PM (4/1)
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: File Number 266 (4/4)
SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/3)
SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/3)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 22, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 5416 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.
HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Upcoming Hearings
Fri 3/22 @ 1:00 PM – HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
Thu 3/28 @ 11:00 AM – SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Thu 3/28 @ 11:00 AM – SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
Thu 3/28 @ 11:00 AM – SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: File Number 45 (3/18)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: File Number 57 (3/20)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Status: File Number 58 (3/20)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Police Officers And Firefighters For Certain Medical Emergencies Occurring In The Line Of Duty.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/27/24 5:00 PM (3/22)
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/25/24 12:00 PM (3/18)
SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 12 – An Act Modernizing The Paid Sick Days Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Status: FIN Public Hearing: Thu 3/28 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/22)
SB 106 – An Act Concerning Workforce Development Initiatives In The State.
Status: File Number 68 (3/21)
SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/26/24 5:00 PM (3/21)
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/20)
SB 302 – An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.
Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (3/21)
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/20)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/20)
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/26/24 5:00 PM (3/21)
SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 11, 2024
Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending March 11, 2024.
The committees of the General Assembly continued to work throughout the week holding public hearings and voting bills out of their respective committees.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 3/19 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.Fri 3/22 @ 10:00 AM – SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/24 12:00 PM (3/11)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/19/24 5:00 PM (3/14)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/19/24 5:00 PM (3/14)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
HB 5427 – An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation.Status: HS Public Hearing: Thu 3/14 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
HB 5460 – An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.Status: INS Public Hearing: Thu 3/14 09:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 3/12 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 3/12 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.Status: FIN Public Hearing: Fri 3/22 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/15)
SB 106 – An Act Concerning Workforce Development Initiatives In The State.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/20/24 5:00 PM (3/15)
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.Status: File Number 29 (3/14)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations (3/11)
SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.Status: File Number 17 (3/13)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary (3/11)
SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.Status: CE Public Hearing: Thu 3/14 11:00 AM @ (3/8)
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 3/12 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 8, 2024
Good Afternoon,
This week in the Legislative Office building, Committees continued their work holding public hearings and voting bills out of their respective Committees,
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
HB 5427 – An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation.
HB 5460 – An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
SB 285 – An Act Concerning A Study On What Jobs May Be Performed By Certain Minors In Accordance With The Fair Labor Standards Act And Related Regulations.
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
SB 302 – An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
SB 334 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Upcoming Hearings
Fri 3/8 @ 11:00 AM – SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Tue 3/12 @ 1:30 PM – HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
Tue 3/12 @ 1:30 PM – HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
Tue 3/12 @ 1:30 PM – SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Thu 3/14 @ 9:00 AM – HB 5460 – An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.
Thu 3/14 @ 11:00 AM – SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.
Thu 3/14 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5427 – An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)
HB 5264 – 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 (3/8)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/8)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/7)
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/13/24 5:00 PM (3/8)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/7)
SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/12/24 5:00 PM (3/7)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/7)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 1, 2024
The committees of the General Assembly continued to work throughout the week holding public hearings.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
SB 334 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 3/5 @ 10:00 AM – SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Tue 3/5 @ 11:00 AM – SB 285 – An Act Concerning A Study On What Jobs May Be Performed By Certain Minors In Accordance With The Fair Labor Standards Act And Related Regulations.
Tue 3/5 @ 11:00 AM – SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Tue 3/5 @ 11:30 AM – SB 302 – An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.
Wed 3/6 @ 10:00 AM – SB 334 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
Thu 3/7 @ 10:30 AM – HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Thu 3/7 @ 10:30 AM – SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Thu 3/7 @ 11:00 AM – SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Fri 3/8 @ 12:00 AM – SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: LAB Public Hearing: Tue 2/27 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Status: LAB Public Hearing: Tue 2/27 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Police Officers And Firefighters For Certain Medical Emergencies Occurring In The Line Of Duty.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 02:00 PM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 02:00 PM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: GL Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 12:00 PM @ ROOM 2B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 3/5 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/1)
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/27 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 02:00 PM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
CSFA Legislative Report – February 23, 2024
This week at the General Assembly, committees reached their respective deadlines to raise bills, and public hearings have continued.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
The Senate Democratic caucus released their legislative priorities this week, including Artificial Intelligence regulation, consumer privacy, expansion of paid sick leave benefits, housing protections which include affordability and availability, continued expansion of healthcare coverage and affordability coupled with pharmaceutical prices and reproductive rights, domestic violence awareness and education.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 5147 – An Act Restructuring Certain Taxes.
HB 5192 – An Act Eliminating The Property Tax On Motor Vehicles.
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
SB 128 – An Act Concerning Certain Flame Retardant Chemicals In Children’s Products.
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Upcoming Hearings
Mon 2/26 @ 12:00 AM – HB 5048 – An Act Adjusting The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.
Mon 2/26 @ 11:00 AM – SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.
Tue 2/27 @ 10:00 AM – HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Tue 2/27 @ 10:00 AM – HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Tue 2/27 @ 11:00 AM – SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Thu 2/29 @ 12:00 AM – SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Police Officers And Firefighters For Certain Medical Emergencies Occurring In The Line Of Duty.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Updated Legislation
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: Public Hearing 02/29 (2/23)
SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Status: LAB Public Hearing: Thu 2/22 10:00 AM @ ROOM 1D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/16)
SB 12 – An Act Modernizing The Paid Sick Days Statutes.
Status: LAB Public Hearing: Thu 2/22 10:00 AM @ ROOM 1D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/16)
