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
CSFA Legislative Update – 2-10-2023
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)
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net
CSFA Legislative Update – 2-3-2023
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 6545 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Flashing Blue Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Services.
HB 6553 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
HB 6583 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Association And Company Members And Elected Constables.
HB 6585 – An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.
SB 932 – An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.
SB 934 – An Act Requiring Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies That Respond To Calls In State Parks And State Forests.
SB 935 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
SB 937 – An Act Providing Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 2/7 @ 10:00 AM – SB 937 – An Act Providing Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Certain Cancers In Firefighters.
Thu 2/9 @ 11:00 AM – HB 6585 – An Act Concerning A Study To Promote Workforce Development Using The Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program As A Model.
Thu 2/9 @ 12:30 PM – HB 5496 – An Act Concerning Photographic And Videographic Special Effects.
Thu 2/9 @ 12:30 PM – HB 6583 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By Volunteer Ambulance Association And Company Members And Elected Constables.
Thu 2/9 @ 12:30 PM – SB 932 – An Act Concerning Police Animals And Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.
Thu 2/9 @ 12:30 PM – SB 934 – An Act Requiring Payments To Volunteer Fire Companies That Respond To Calls In State Parks And State Forests.
Thu 2/9 @ 12:30 PM – SB 935 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
Updated Legislation
HB 5496 – An Act Concerning Photographic And Videographic Special Effects.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/9 12:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/3)
HB 6101 – An Act Concerning Graduate School Tuition Waivers For The Dependent Child Of Any Police Officer Or Firefighter Who Dies In The Line Of Duty.
Status: Vote to Draft (2/2)
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net
CSFA Legislative Update – 1-27-2023
3rd week of 2023 legislative session.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net
Updated Requirements for Hall of Fame Candidates
Please see the attached updated Hall of Fame requirements, and Application for the CSFA Hall of Fame
CSFA Legislative Update – 1-20-2023
2nd week of 2023 legislative session.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net
Connecticut State Firefighters Association 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
CSFA Legislative Update – 1-13-2023
1st week of 2023 legislative session.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net
CSFA Annual Report of Officers – 2022
The attached Annual Report of the Officers of the Connecticut State Firefighter’s Association was adopted at the 139th Annual Convention, September 17, 2022
Cancer Relief Benefits for Firefighters
The Connecticut General Assembly through Public Act 16-10 established a Firefighters Cancer Relief Program. More recently, during the 2022 Legislative Session funding to support the program and adoption of the recommendations of the Task Force to Study Cancer Relief Benefits for Firefighters (PA 22-139) provided the green light to move toward implementation and support of firefighters in need.
Please read the attached memo.
A fillable claim form is attached. Download / save to your computer to use fillable form.
One copy of the Connecticut Firefighter Cancer Relief Fund (CT FFCRF) Claim Application shall be submitted electronically to FFCancerRelief@ct.gov. The original must be submitted by U.S. Mail to: CSFA Secretary, P.O. Box 9 Mansfield Center, CT 06250. Upon approval, the original will be sent by the CSFA Secretary to the Office of State Comptroller in Hartford. A copy will be made and retained by the CSFA Secretary.
