CSFA Legislative Report – February 16, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The House and Senate met on Wednesday to confirm judicial nominations and pass an emergency resolution regarding low-income heating assistance funding. The General Assembly continued to raise concepts and has begun to schedule subject matter public hearings on bills put forth by Committees, please make note of any hearings upcoming
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains all pertinent legislative 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 5077 – An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For The Yantic Fire Engine Company.
HB 5089 – An Act Concerning Funding For Fire Departments To Electronically Track Health Data.
HB 5105 – An Act Exempting Ambulances From The Sales And Use Taxes.
HB 5147 – An Act Restructuring Certain Taxes.
SB 20 – An Act Concerning Funding For Regional Fire Training Schools.
SB 68 – An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Equipment For The Hebron Fire Department.
SB 106 – An Act Concerning Workforce Development Initiatives In The State.
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.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 2/20 @ 12:30 PM – HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Tue 2/20 @ 12:30 PM – SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.
Wed 2/21 @ 11:00 AM – SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
Thu 2/22 @ 10:00 AM – SB 12 – An Act Modernizing The Paid Sick Days Statutes.
Thu 2/22 @ 10:00 AM – SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Thu 2/22 @ 1:00 PM – SB 106 – An Act Concerning Workforce Development Initiatives In The State.
Thu 2/22 @ 1:00 PM – SB 128 – An Act Concerning Certain Flame Retardant Chemicals In Children’s Products.
Mon 2/26 @ 12:00 AM – HB 5048 – An Act Adjusting The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.
Updated Legislation
HB 5048 – An Act Adjusting The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.
Status: Public Hearing 02/16 (2/13)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: Vote to Draft (2/13)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: Vote to Draft (2/15)
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)
CSFA Legislative Report – 2024
Below see the items watching for the 1st week of 2024 session.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
2024-25 CSFA Irregulars Officers
At the annual meeting of the Irregulars last night, the following officers were re-elected for the 2024-2025 term.
L-R Treasurer Billy Coffey, Secretary Charlie Coakley, President Billy Davin and Vice President Karin Halstead.
Sixteenth Annual CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner
The 16th Annual Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame Dinner will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Aqua Turf, Mulberry Street, Southington.
Information and Advertising opportunities below.
CSFA Bylaws
Attached are the most up-to-date Bylaws of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association.
CSFA Annual Report of Officers – 2023
The attached Annual Report of the Officers of the Connecticut State Firefighter’s Association was adopted at the 140th Annual Convention, September 16, 2023
CSFA Annual Legislative Report – 2023
To: CT State Firefighters Association, in coordination with the Joint Council of Fire Service Organizations of Connecticut re: 2023 Year-end Final Legislative Report.
Please see the attached review of Legislation of note to the Fire Services in Connecticut
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
2023 (140th) CSFA Convention – Thomaston
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the 2023 Connecticut State Firefighters Association
Convention and Parade. The parade will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023, beginning at 12:00 pm.
In 2023 we will be celebrating our newly elected Chief of Department Glenn Clark. Chief Clark will also be
elected to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association as President.
Please accept this invitation and join us as we celebrate the 140th Anniversary of the Connecticut State
Firefighters Association.
Attached you will find the following for your information,
- Parade registration form.
- location of the convention meeting, apparatus parking, bus parking, participant parking, and exits
to Thomaston from Rt. 8.
A list of convention trophies and awards to be given once scoring tabulations have been
completed.
111 Photo of the Best Over All Fire Unit Trophy. - For your convenience, the Northfield Fire Company will be holding their Sunday Breakfast for early
arrivals. The Breakfast ends at 10:30am. - Thomaston Vol. Fire Department Sponsorship/Advertisement form.
- Parade line up location and directions as well as other updated information will be sent out later.
CSFA Legislative Update – 6-4-2023
Good Evening,
With just three remaining working days in the Legislative Session, the Connecticut General Assembly has been working day and night for the past two weeks. The state budget is expected to be completed prior to the Constitutional adjournment date of June 7th, and legislation will move between chambers at a rapid pace.
Please make note of the attached legislative report which contains all pertinent legislation to this point.
— Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have, we may reach out directly with any legislation of note or immediate changes that you need to be aware of,
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Updated Legislation
HB 6101 – An Act Concerning Tuition Waivers For Graduate Degree Programs At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.
Status: Senate Calendar Number 594 (6/2)
SB 100 – An Act Establishing An Account In The General Fund To Provide Grants To Towns That Need Pfas Testing And Remediation.
Status: In Concurrence (6/2)
SB 970 – An Act Concerning A Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan Annex In Local Emergency Operations Plans.
Status: In Concurrence (5/31)
SB 1017 – An Act Establishing A Task Force On The Shortage Of Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Personnel In The State.
Status: Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor (6/2)
SB 1209 – An Act Repealing The New Hartford Fire Association.
Status: In Concurrence (6/2)
CSFA Legislative Update – 5-26-2023
Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending May 26, 2023. 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
With just over a week left in the Legislative Session, the Connecticut General Assembly met throughout this week in their respective chambers, and will continue to meet regularly until the General Assembly reaches their Constitutional adjournment date of June 7th.
Updated Legislation
Status: File Number 805 (5/19)
Status: House Calendar Number 576 (5/24)
Status: House Calendar Number 585 (5/24)
SB 1209 – An Act Repealing The New Hartford Fire Association. Status: House Calendar Number 564 (5/19)
