CSFA Legislative Update from Leon Collins, July 11, 2017

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CSFA Legislative Update from Leon Collins, July 11, 2017

By admin on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 | Comments Off

All, I have included below links to the most recent revised budget proposals from the House GOP just released today. House GOP 4th Revised Budget In short, the Regional Fire School operating budgets continue to be included in the proposal at the levels previously proposed by the House GOP representatives. http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Round.4.Budget..HRO_.pdf http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Round.4.Revenue.HRO_.pdf http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Muni.Aid_.HRO_.6.26.pdf http://www.cthousegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Round.4.Adjustments.HRO_.pdf […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – May 16th, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | Comments Off

Now that the revised Governor’s Budget was released today, everyone awaits the release of the budgets from the both the Republicans and the Democrats which are expected to be released sometime Tuesday, May 16th. Governor Malloy’s latest budget has reduced state contribution to the Regional Fire Schools to zero levels. This is the last thing […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – May 3rd, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 | Comments Off

As most of you know by now, the Appropriations Committee did not pass a budget before their April 27th deadline last week. Right now, it is not clear when legislators will come to an agreement on a budget as talks between party leaders and Governor Malloy continue. We continue to lobby members of the House […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – March 23rd, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 | Comments Off

All, HB 5207 (AN ACT IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN PERSONAL RISK INSURANCE POLICIES TO FUND REGIONAL FIRE SCHOOLS’ OPERATING BUDGETS AND CERTAIN FIREFIGHTER TRAINING COSTS) had a public hearing but has stalled in the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. The best news is that we still have a commitment from Sen. Tim Larson to […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status Report – February 14th, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 | Comments Off

All, Most importantly, the Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 2D of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Proposed H.B. No. 5207 AN ACT IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN PERSONAL RISK INSURANCE POLICIES TO FUND REGIONAL FIRE SCHOOLS’ OPERATING BUDGETS AND […]

CSFA Legislative Update with House Bill Status – January 18th, 2017 from Leon Collins

By admin on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 | Comments Off

Everyone, The 2017 Connecticut Legislative Session began on January 4th and we are tracking bills and monitoring daily activities in the state House and Senate. Already, there are a number of bills from various Representatives and Senators that could either directly or indirectly affect the Fire Service. We have listed below a table containing our […]

FAQs about the New Wage Replacement Benefits Law for CT Firefighters with Cancer

By admin on Monday, September 19th, 2016 | Comments Off

Frequently Asked Questions The Basics of Wage Replacement Benefits for Connecticut Firefighters with Cancer When Connecticut legislators passed House Bill 5262 during the 2016 session, it became Public Act No. 16-10. This new law provides new benefits for all Connecticut Firefighters who contract cancer. Every Connecticut Firefighter should immediately take note of some key […]

2016 Application for CSFA Membership for download with Membership Rules

By admin on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 | Comments Off

Application and Rules for CSFA Membership and Benefits To download an application for membership to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, simply click on the link below. We have also included on this page an excerpt of all CSFA rules pertaining to membership and benefits from the most recent revision of our CSFA By-Laws. Please […]

Gov. Malloy’s Bond Commission Approves $13.2 Million for New Torrington Fire School in Burrville

By admin on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 | Comments Off

Project to Replace Outdated Regional Fire School in Burrville Can Begin Torrington Fire School Project to Begin Soon in Burrville Members of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association thanked Governor Malloy in Hartford for the bond allocation approval Tuesday morning. Pictured above from left to right: Chief James Koser, Litchfield Fire Department and CSFA County Vice-President; […]

CSFA Seeks Support to Restore CT Firefighters Memorial – Fundraising Dinner Monday, June 6th

By admin on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 | Comments Off

Dinner for CT Firefighters Memorial to be Held at Aqua Turf in Southington There has been a lot going behind the scenes for the past several weeks to help raise money for the maintenance of the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial located in Windsor Locks near the Connecticut Fire Academy. Presently, the monument needs some costly maintenance […]

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