CSFA Legislative Update – May 14, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

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CSFA Legislative Update – May 14, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr.

By admin on Friday, May 16th, 2014 | Comments Off

All, The 2014 regular session of the CT General Assembly came to an end at midnight on Wednesday 5/7/2014. As you will notice by the number of bills passed on 5/7, there was a flurry of last minute activity. I am sending along the listing of tracked bills as of Thursday A.M., the “day after”. As I […]

CSFA Legislative Update – April 21, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Monday, April 21st, 2014 | Comments Off

All, The General Assembly continues to move along at it’s usual pace. The House met two days this week; the Senate met one day. Because of the short session year, some bills are only now being published and placed on their respective calendars. You will note that some of those just arriving on the […]

CSFA Legislative Update – April 6, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Monday, April 7th, 2014 | Comments Off

All, As of this past Friday all committees are closed to any new legislation. If bills have not had any committee action by this time, they are considered DEAD for this session. I have noted these items on this week’s listing in case there are any questions. I will be removing them from the list […]

CSFA Legislative Update – March 11, 2014 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 | Comments Off

All, The 2014 legislative session continues. New bills published this week include H.B. #5503, #5507, #5531, #5533, #5537, S.B. #386, #416, #426, #427, & #430. Three more new bills are to be published tomorrow (Monday) morning, H.B. #5541, #5542, & S.B. #439. Public Hearings next week: 3/10 Judiciary S. B. #386 3/11 Public Safety H. […]

CSFA sadly reports the passing of Rep. Elaine O’Brien (D), a supporter of the Connecticut Fire Service

By admin on Monday, February 24th, 2014 | Comments Off

Connecticut State Representative Elaine O’Brien (D) 61st House District (East Granby, Suffield, Windsor) loses battle with brain cancer It is with great sorrow that CSFA shares the news of the recent death of State Representative Elaine O’Brien, a resident of Suffield and longtime public servant. As Vice-Chairman of the Connecticut’s legislative Appropriations Committee, and […]

CSFA and South Windsor Fire Departement prep for 2013 Convention weekend, September 20-22

By admin on Friday, September 13th, 2013 | Comments Off

The 2013 CSFA Annual Convention and Parade – Friday Sept. 20 through Saturday Sept. 22 CSFA welcomes all family and friends of the Fire Service to join the family fun at our annual Convention weekend and parade. This year we join the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department as it celebrates 75 years of service to […]

CSFA Legislative Update – May 1, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 | Comments Off

All, The General Assembly met in session on Wed 4/24. They moved many bills from both the House & Senate out to committees. This is somewhat typical of bill movement after the budget documents are finalized. With no meetings on Thurs. or Fri., there is little to report. I would anticipate several committee meetings on Mon. […]

CSFA Legislative Update – March 29, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Comments Off

All, The session moves forward. This week marks the approximate mid way point. Some of the committees that we deal with have reached their JF (Joint Favorable) deadlines. This means that no more new bills will be coming out of these committees. The Labor and General Law committees had their JF deadlines on Tuesday of last week […]

CSFA Legislative Update – February 26, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 | Comments Off

All, The public hearing process continues. There are a few bills that are of interest to us this next week. On Tuesday 2/26: H.B. #6434 – This is the bill that would add any and all volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance companies to the definition of “employer” under OSHA. This could be labeled the […]

CSFA Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Dinner, Thursday April 11

By admin on Monday, February 25th, 2013 | Comments Off

CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2013 The Connecticut State Firefighters Association proudly announces its Fifth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner to celebrate the dedication and achievement of its members past, present and future. Join us as we come together with our and families and friends from across the state. Show Your Support for Connecticut’s […]

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