CSFA Legislative Update – June 10, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

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CSFA Legislative Update – June 10, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 | Comments Off

All, It’s over for this year. Last Wednesday was one of the few days of the session when you know what time the session is over. They must end at midnight of the last day. It’s always a busy day as everyone is attempting to get their bills passed before the deadline. Some make it, […]

CSFA Legislative Update – June 3, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Monday, June 3rd, 2013 | Comments Off

All, As we move into the final days, last week was quite busy. It was a short week because of the holiday and there was lots of work to do. The week included a Saturday session. There were a couple developments that should be mentioned. I mentioned last week that H.B. #6495, which included new […]

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 – April 23, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 | Comments Off

All, I want to thank all of those who sent me emails relating to H.B. #6454, the Work Zone Bill. I submitted the information and I feel that it was a deciding factor to getting the bill back out of committee on Friday. There was several questions as to the need, but the ranking member […]

Thanks to all, CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner 2013 another success!

By admin on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 | Comments Off

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association would like to thank everyone who helped to make our CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner another event to remember. Hundreds attended the fabulous banquet we hosted at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville to contribute to our annual celebration. We are presently collecting pictures of CSFA Firefighters with their families […]

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 Health News Link for Firefighters at Asbestos.com

By admin on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 | Comments Off

Asbestos and Firefighters One of our online goals at CSFA is to share useful information with members of the Fire Service. To get the latest health information for Firefighters about issues related to asbestos and mesothelioma, visit this link from Asbestos.com. The site provides links to asbestos news, as well as links to asbestos exposure, […]

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 […]

CSFA Legislative Update February 20, 2013 from Ted Schroll, Jr. with House Bill Status Report

By admin on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 | Comments Off

All, Legislative activity is starting to ramp up in the past week. As the committees start to process proposals, more bills are being published. Gov. Malloy presented his budget message on 2/6 which also generated more activity. Public hearings are being scheduled. There will be a public hearing in the Public Safety committee this coming Thursday 2/21. I […]

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