CSFA Legislative Update – 4-7-2023





Good Morning,

As the Holiday weekend begins, there are two final Committees (Appropriations, and Finance, Revenue and Bonding) that will continue to meet through the end of April when they conclude their work, the House and Senate will begin to meet more frequently and debate legislation in their respective chambers.

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

– Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have,

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Upcoming HearingsThu 4/13 @ 10:00 AM - HB 6658 - An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023.

Updated LegislationHB 6838 - An Act Establishing A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Duties Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Requiring A Study Of The Fire Service In The State.
Status: File Number 367 (4/3)

HB 6841 - An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: File Number 370 (4/3)

HB 6583 - An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By A Constable Or A Member Of A Volunteer Ambulance Association Or Company.
Status: File Number 355 (4/3)

HB 6658 - An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023.
Status: APP Public Hearing: Thu 4/13 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (4/4)

HB 6683 - An Act Concerning Demolition Of Single-family Residences And Establishing A Task Force On Notification Of Fire Departments Of Power Outages.
Status: File Number 358 (4/3)

HB 6804 - An Act Concerning A Report On The Assessment Of Fire District User Fees On Colleges And Universities.
Status: File Number 409 (4/4)

HB 6846 - An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Crisis Response Drills In Public Schools.
Status: File Number 416 (4/4)

SB 932 - An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.
Status: File Number 375 (4/3)

SB 970 - An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.
Status: File Number 377 (4/3)

SB 1073 - An Act Requiring The Administration Of Epinephrine By First Responders.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/12/23 5:00 PM (4/6)

SB 1209 - An Act Repealing The New Hartford Fire Association.
Status: File Number 436 (4/4)

SB 1229 - An Act Concerning Emergency Medical Services.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/12/23 5:00 PM (4/6)

CSFA Legislative Update – 3-31-2023

Good Afternoon,

Most Committees of the Connecticut General Assembly have completed their work, reaching their Joint Favorable deadlines, while the two remaining budgetary committees, Finance, Revenue & Bonding (4/20), and the Appropriations Committee (4/21), will reach their deadlines by the end of the month of April.

Legislation that was passed affirmatively through all Committees of cognizance now sits on the House or Senate Calendar awaiting action, and in the coming weeks, can be debated and voted on, starting with its respective chamber. Please make note of the attached legislative report which contains all pertinent legislation being tracked to this point.

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Upcoming Hearings

Mon 4/3 @ 9:00 AM - SB 980 - An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State.

Mon 4/3 @ 9:00 AM - SB 981 - An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor's Budget.

Updated Legislation

HB 6838 – An Act Establishing A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Duties Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Requiring A Study Of The Fire Service In The State.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 12:00 PM (3/27)

HB 6841 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 12:00 PM (3/27)

HB 5250 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Reimburse Municipalities For Costs Related To Removal Of Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Status: Vote to Draft (3/30)

HB 5437 – An Act Establishing A Student Loan Subsidy Program For First Responders.
Status: File Number 263 (3/28)

HB 6583 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Association And Company Members And Elected Constables.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 12:00 PM (3/27)

HB 6585 – An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.
Status: File Number 213 (3/27)

HB 6683 – An Act Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Room In A Hotel, Motel Or Inn And Concerning Demolition Of Single-family Residences.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 12:00 PM (3/27)

HB 6795 – An Act Making Technical Corrections To Public Safety Statutes And Repealing An Obsolete Statute.
Status: File Number 333 (3/30)

HB 6804 – An Act Authorizing The Assessment Of Fire District User Fees On Colleges And Universities.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 5:00 PM (3/29)

HB 6846 – An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Crisis Response Drills In Public Schools.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 5:00 PM (3/29)

SB 932 – An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 12:00 PM (3/27)

SB 970 – An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 12:00 PM (3/27)

SB 980 – An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State.
Status: FIN Public Hearing: Mon 4/3 09:00 AM @ ROOM 2E  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/30)

SB 981 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Status: FIN Public Hearing: Mon 4/3 09:00 AM @ ROOM 2E  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/30)

SB 1015 – An Act Prohibiting Life Insurance Companies From Discriminating Against First Responders Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Status: File Number 343 (3/30)

SB 1017 – An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.
Status: File Number 344 (3/30)

SB 1073 – An Act Requiring The Administration Of Epinephrine By First Responders.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/28)

SB 1209 – An Act Consolidating The New Hartford Fire Association And The Pine Meadow Fire District.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23 5:00 PM (3/29)

SB 1229 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medical Services.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/28)

CSFA Legislative Update – 3-24-2023

The past week at the Connecticut General Assembly, four committees reached their bill deadlines (JF deadlines), effectively ending their committee work for the legislative session, roughly six committees have upcoming deadlines that are yet to be reached. 

As committees conclude their work, legislation will begin to be debated on in the House and Senate chambers

Please make note of the attached legislative report which contains all pertinent legislation to this point, any legislation that may be deemed ?dead? and any remaining hearings that are upcoming.

– Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have, 

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Upcoming Hearings

Fri 3/24 @ 11:00 AM - HB 5250 - An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Reimburse Municipalities For Costs Related To Removal Of Pfas From Fire Apparatus.

Fri 3/24 @ 11:00 AM - HB 5250 - An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Reimburse Municipalities For Costs Related To Removal Of Pfas From Fire Apparatus.

Updated Legislation

HB 5437 - An Act Establishing A Student Loan Subsidy Program For First Responders.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/27/23 5:00 PM (3/22)

HB 6585 - An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/27/23 12:00 PM (3/20)

HB 6605 - An Act Concerning Primary Area Service Responders.
Status: Public Hearing 03/22 (3/17)

HB 6795 - An Act Making Technical Corrections To Public Safety Statutes And Repealing An Obsolete Statute.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/29/23 5:00 PM (3/24)

HB 6804 - An Act Authorizing The Assessment Of Fire District User Fees On Colleges And Universities.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/22)

HB 6846 - An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Crisis Response Drills In Public Schools.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/20)

SB 100 - An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.
Status: File Number 140 (3/21)

SB 934 - An Act Requiring Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies That Respond To Calls In State Parks And State Forests.
Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations (3/21)

SB 1015 - An Act Prohibiting Life Insurance Companies From Discriminating Against First Responders Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/29/23 5:00 PM (3/24)

SB 1017 - An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/29/23 5:00 PM (3/24)

SB 1073 - An Act Requiring The Administration Of Epinephrine By First Responders.
Status: Public Hearing 03/22 (3/17)

SB 1209 - An Act Consolidating The New Hartford Fire Association And The Pine Meadow Fire District.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/22)

SB 1229 - An Act Concerning Emergency Medical Services.
Status: Public Hearing 03/22 (3/17)

CSFA Legislative Update – 3-17-2023

The past week at the Connecticut General Assembly, six committees reached their bill deadlines (JF deadlines), effectively ending their committee work for the legislative session. As committees conclude their work, legislation will begin to be debated on the Floor of the respective Chambers (House and Senate). 

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

– Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have, 

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Recently Tracked Legislation

HB 5437 - An Act Establishing A Student Loan Subsidy Program For First Responders.

SB 524 - An Act Establishing A Working Group To Study Methods Of Cardiac Screening Of First Responders For Early Detection Of Cardiac Issues.

SB 1209 - An Act Consolidating The New Hartford Fire Association And The Pine Meadow Fire District.

SB 1229 - An Act Concerning Emergency Medical Services.

Upcoming Hearings

Fri 3/17 @ 1:00 PM - HB 6846 - An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Crisis Response Drills In Public Schools.

Wed 3/22 @ 12:00 AM - HB 6605 - An Act Concerning Primary Area Service Responders.

Wed 3/22 @ 12:00 AM - SB 1073 - An Act Requiring The Administration Of Epinephrine By First Responders.

Wed 3/22 @ 12:00 AM - SB 1229 - An Act Concerning Emergency Medical Services.

Fri 3/24 @ 11:00 AM - HB 5250 - An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Reimburse Municipalities For Costs Related To Removal Of Pfas From Fire Apparatus.

Updated Legislation

HB 6838 - An Act Establishing A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Duties Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Requiring A Study Of The Fire Service In The State.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

HB 6841 - An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

HB 5250 - An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Reimburse Municipalities For Costs Related To Removal Of Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Status: APP Public Hearing: Fri 3/24 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2C  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/16)

HB 6101 - An Act Concerning Tuition Waivers For Graduate Degree Programs At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.
Status: File Number 84 (3/16)

HB 6583 - An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Association And Company Members And Elected Constables.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

HB 6585 - An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/10)

HB 6605 - An Act Concerning Primary Area Service Responders.
Status: Public Hearing 03/22 (3/17)

HB 6683 - An Act Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Room In A Hotel, Motel Or Inn And Concerning Demolition Of Single-family Residences.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

HB 6719 - An Act Concerning Emergency Services And Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments And Nonverbal Learning Disorders.
Status: File Number 62 (3/14)

HB 6721 - An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation And Portal-to-portal Coverage For Telecommunicators.
Status: File Number 76 (3/15)

HB 6795 - An Act Making Technical Corrections To Public Safety Statutes And Repealing An Obsolete Statute.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

SB 100 - An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/20/23 5:00 PM (3/14)

SB 932 - An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

SB 934 - An Act Requiring Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies That Respond To Calls In State Parks And State Forests.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

SB 937 - An Act Providing Workers' Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.
Status: File Number 100 (3/16)

SB 970 - An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

SB 1015 - An Act Prohibiting Life Insurance Companies From Discriminating Against First Responders Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/15)

SB 1017 - An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/16)

SB 1073 - An Act Requiring The Administration Of Epinephrine By First Responders.
Status: Public Hearing 03/22 (3/17)

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CSFA Legislative Update – 3-10-2023

Good Afternoon,
 
This week, some committees reached their “JF” deadlines, the effective end of their work to this point. Other committees will reach their respective deadlines in the next couple of weeks. The Appropriations and Finance Committees will continue to hold public hearings and meetings until the end of April.

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

— Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have, 

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Recently Tracked Legislation

HB 6846 - An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Crisis Response Drills In Public Schools.

SB 1209 - An Act Consolidating The New Hartford Fire Association And The Pine Meadow Fire District.

Upcoming Hearings

Wed 3/15 @ 11:00 AM - SB 1209 - An Act Consolidating The New Hartford Fire Association And The Pine Meadow Fire District.

Updated Legislation

HB 6838 – An Act Establishing A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Duties Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Requiring A Study Of The Fire Service In The State.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 3/9 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2E  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/3)

HB 6841 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 3/9 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2E  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/3)

HB 6101 – An Act Concerning Tuition Waivers For Graduate Degree Programs At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/15/23 5:00 PM (3/10)

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: File Number 10 (3/6)

HB 6585 – An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/10)

HB 6719 – An Act Concerning Emergency Services And Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments And Nonverbal Learning Disorders.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/13/23 5:00 PM (3/7)

HB 6721 – An Act Concerning Workers Compensation And Portal-to-portal Coverage For Telecommunicators.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/14/23 5:00 PM (3/9)

SB 100 – An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/6)

SB 937 – An Act Providing Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.
Status: Referred to  Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/15/23 5:00 PM (3/10)

CSFA Legislative Update – 3-3-2023

Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending March 3, 2023.  Also referenced please find and scheduled committee and public hearing dates.

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net





Recently Tracked Legislation

HB 6838 – An Act Establishing A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Duties Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Requiring A Study Of The Fire Service In The State.

HB 6841 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.

HB 6795 – An Act Making Technical Corrections To Public Safety Statutes And Repealing An Obsolete Statute.

HB 6804 – An Act Authorizing The Assessment Of Fire District User Fees On Colleges And Universities.

Upcoming Hearings

Fri 3/3 @ 10:00 AM – SB 100 – An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.

Fri 3/3 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5884 – An Act Concerning Municipal Fire Districts And Municipal Electric Utilities.

Fri 3/3 @ 11:00 AM – HB 6804 – An Act Authorizing The Assessment Of Fire District User Fees On Colleges And Universities.

Thu 3/9 @ 10:00 AM – HB 6659 – An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

Thu 3/9 @ 11:00 AM – HB 6838 – An Act Establishing A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Duties Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Requiring A Study Of The Fire Service In The State.

Thu 3/9 @ 11:00 AM – HB 6841 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.

Updated Legislation

HB 5884 – An Act Concerning Municipal Fire Districts And Municipal Electric Utilities.
Status: PD Public Hearing: Fri 3/3 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/27)

HB 6101 – An Act Concerning Tuition Waivers For Graduate Degree Programs At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/2)

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: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/06/23 12:00 PM (2/27)

HB 6659 – An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.
Status: APP Public Hearing: Thu 3/9 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/28)

HB 6719 – An Act Concerning Emergency Services And Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments And Nonverbal Learning Disorders.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/3)

HB 6721 – An Act Concerning Workers Compensation And Portal-to-portal Coverage For Telecommunicators.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)

SB 937 – An Act Providing Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)

Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)

SB 937 – An Act Providing Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)

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CSFA Legislative Update – 2-24-2023

As February comes to a close next week, Committees continue to hold public hearings, and some will start to act on Legislation before them. You will begin to see bills being voted on at the Committee level and sent to the House or Senate or referred to other Committees.

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 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.

HB 6795 - An Act Making Technical Corrections To Public Safety Statutes And Repealing An Obsolete Statute.

HB 6804 - An Act Authorizing The Assessment Of Fire District User Fees On Colleges And Universities.

SB 1073 - An Act Requiring The Administration Of Epinephrine By First Responders.

Upcoming Hearings

Fri 2/24 @ 11:00 AM - HB 6719 - An Act Concerning Emergency Services And Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments And Nonverbal Learning Disorders.

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.

Thu 3/2 @ 10:00 AM - HB 6795 - An Act Making Technical Corrections To Public Safety Statutes And Repealing An Obsolete Statute.

Updated Legislation

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 6674 - An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation Coverage For Dispatchers.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/23 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/17)

HB 6683 - An Act Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Each Room In A Hotel, Motel Or Inn And Concerning Demolition Of Single-family Residences.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/23 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/17)

SB 970 - An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/23 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/17)

SB 1017 - An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/23 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1B  AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/17)

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net



			

Connecticut State Firefighters Association Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner

Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner
Thursday, April 6, 2023
6-7 Open Bar, 7pm Dinner
Aqua Turf
Mulberry Street, Southington
Cost is $50 per person

To purchase tickets, contact the following:
Bill Davin (203) 650-4432 or wdavin@monroect.org
or
Lew Clark (860) 567-8522 or lrclark@optimum.net

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY MARCH 20, 2023
NO DOOR SALES!

The Class of 2023 Inductees
Harry Ackley – Fairfield (Deceased)
Robert Anthony – Hamden
Norman A. Bernier – West Thompson/Putnam
Dennis R. Cassia – Monroe/Stratford
Joseph F. Farr – New Britain (Deceased)
James Gavell – Bantam
Joseph Kingston – Ansonia
Lloyd Niles – Windham
William Perez – East Hartford/UCONN
Bruce E. Sweeney – West Haven
Roger D. Sylvestre – Manshantucket/Waterford

Please see the attached Ad Book options to Support the inductees and the CSFA Hall of Fame.

CSFA Legislative Update – 2-17-2023

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)

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net