Welcome to CSFA!
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association, Inc. (CSFA)
Welcome to the Official Website for the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, or CSFA.
(First, please bookmark this website now for easy access to CSFA in the future.)
This is the place to learn everything about CSFA, our mission, our goals and our proud membership of brave Firefighters that spans the state of Connecticut.
We hope that some day soon Connecticut State Firefighters Association membership will include every fire company in the state, volunteer and career, because of the great benefits our members receive. We also hope that the public will learn more of our efforts to help educate communities and Connecticut’s Firefighters on issues related to safety from fire.
Who are the members of CSFA?
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association is a non-profit organization that has more than 26,000 members (22,000 Volunteer Firefighters, 4400 Career Firefighters) and we hope to soon be able to say that every Firefighter in our state is part of our organization.
Coming soon to this website will be a complete list of Fire Departments and Fire Companies that are members of CSFA.
Please make sure that your Fire Department or Fire Company is up-to-date with CSFA membership dues to ensure the best benefits coverage for yourself and family.
Our Officers
- Glenn Clark (Thomaston), President
- Timothy S. Wall (North Farms), 1st Vice-President
- Karin Halstead (Sandy Hook), 2nd Vice-President
- Gerald V. Schaffer (Mansfield Center), Secretary
- William Coffey (Danbury), Treasurer
What is CSFA?
The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) is the focal organization for Connecticut’s Fire Service Members in matters relating to Federal and State legislative initiatives, Firefighter Death and Disability Benefit Claims and the exchange of pertinent information. CSFA coordinates with the various Fire Service organizations at the national, state and regional levels.
Why join CSFA?
Over the past five years, the Connecticut State Firefighters Association has paid out almost $1 million in benefits to members and their families. The officers of CFSA, its current members, their families, and many other “friends of the bravest” all know the many benefits of membership in our organization.
To learn more about these benefits and membership, please visit our “CFSA Member Resources” page.
Online Membership Services
We hope this website will become your source for all your CFSA information needs. Both old and new members of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association should review this site regularly for updates regarding events and benefits that membership in our organization provides. There will soon be forms available for downloading, as well as current information for seminars, training, and fundraising.
For more information, please visit our “CFSA Member Resources” page and stay informed!
Support Us
There are countless ways to support Firefighters across Connecticut, but one of the best ways to support your local firefighter is to make a donation to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CFSA). Thousands of supporters have kept us going for more than 125 years. Help us to be part of the future as well, visit our “Support CSFA” page.
Keep in Touch with CFSA
For contact information and email links to our officers and committees, please visit our “Contact CSFA” page.
Thanks for visiting!
CSFA Online 2015-24
CSFA Legislative Report – April 5, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The past week at the State Capitol, the Appropriations Committee did not recommend reopening the preliminary $26 billion budget for FY2024-25. Leaders of the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will begin final negotiations with Gov. Ned Lamont?s budget office, hoping to resolve all spending for the next fiscal year before the regular legislative session ends on May 8.
In the coming weeks the House and Senate will continue to meet for Session in their respective chambers. the below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains 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 5515 – An Act Establishing The Municipal Employees Retirement Commission And Concerning The Municipal Employees’ Retirement System.
SB 450 – An Act Phasing In The Exemption Of Motor Vehicles From Property Tax And Increases In The Uniform Property Assessment Rate.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 4/9 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Updated Legislation
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
Status: File Number 291 (4/4)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: Referred by House to Committee on Public Safety and Security (4/2)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter Or Police Officer Died In The Line Of Duty.
Status: File Number 231 (4/3)
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Status: File Number 240 (4/3)
HB 5416 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/5)
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
Status: File Number 242 (4/3)
HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/09/24 5:00 PM (4/4)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 5:00 PM (4/2)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: File Number 188 (4/2)
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.
Status: File Number 182 (4/2)
SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 5:00 PM (4/2)
SB 12 – An Act Modernizing The Paid Sick Days Statutes.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 5:00 PM (4/2)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/5)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/1)
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Status: File Number 206 (4/3)
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 12:00 PM (4/1)
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 12:00 PM (4/1)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/24 12:00 PM (4/1)
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: File Number 266 (4/4)
SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/3)
SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (4/3)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 22, 2024
Good Afternoon,
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains 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 5416 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.
HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Upcoming Hearings
Fri 3/22 @ 1:00 PM – HB 5488 – An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.
Thu 3/28 @ 11:00 AM – SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Thu 3/28 @ 11:00 AM – SB 448 – An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine Existing Tax Expenditures In The State.
Thu 3/28 @ 11:00 AM – SB 449 – An Act Concerning A Study Of State Taxation.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: File Number 45 (3/18)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: File Number 57 (3/20)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Status: File Number 58 (3/20)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Police Officers And Firefighters For Certain Medical Emergencies Occurring In The Line Of Duty.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/27/24 5:00 PM (3/22)
HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/25/24 12:00 PM (3/18)
SB 7 – An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 12 – An Act Modernizing The Paid Sick Days Statutes.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Status: FIN Public Hearing: Thu 3/28 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/22)
SB 106 – An Act Concerning Workforce Development Initiatives In The State.
Status: File Number 68 (3/21)
SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/26/24 5:00 PM (3/21)
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/20)
SB 302 – An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.
Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (3/21)
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/20)
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/20)
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/26/24 5:00 PM (3/21)
SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/22)
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/19)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 11, 2024
Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending March 11, 2024.
The committees of the General Assembly continued to work throughout the week holding public hearings and voting bills out of their respective committees.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 3/19 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5503 – An Act Concerning A Study Of Workforce Shortages, Workforce Development And Training Availability.Fri 3/22 @ 10:00 AM – SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/24 12:00 PM (3/11)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/19/24 5:00 PM (3/14)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/19/24 5:00 PM (3/14)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
HB 5427 – An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation.Status: HS Public Hearing: Thu 3/14 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
HB 5460 – An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.Status: INS Public Hearing: Thu 3/14 09:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 3/12 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 3/12 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement The Governor’s Budget.Status: FIN Public Hearing: Fri 3/22 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/15)
SB 106 – An Act Concerning Workforce Development Initiatives In The State.Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/20/24 5:00 PM (3/15)
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.Status: File Number 29 (3/14)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations (3/11)
SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.Status: File Number 17 (3/13)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.Status: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary (3/11)
SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/14)
SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.Status: CE Public Hearing: Thu 3/14 11:00 AM @ (3/8)
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.Status: PS Public Hearing: Tue 3/12 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/8)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 8, 2024
Good Afternoon,
This week in the Legislative Office building, Committees continued their work holding public hearings and voting bills out of their respective Committees,
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains 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 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
HB 5427 – An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation.
HB 5460 – An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.
HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
SB 285 – An Act Concerning A Study On What Jobs May Be Performed By Certain Minors In Accordance With The Fair Labor Standards Act And Related Regulations.
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
SB 302 – An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.
SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
SB 334 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.
SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Upcoming Hearings
Fri 3/8 @ 11:00 AM – SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Tue 3/12 @ 1:30 PM – HB 5480 – An Act Making Technical Revisions To Public Safety Statutes.
Tue 3/12 @ 1:30 PM – HB 5483 – An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection And Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control.
Tue 3/12 @ 1:30 PM – SB 422 – An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.
Thu 3/14 @ 9:00 AM – HB 5460 – An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.
Thu 3/14 @ 11:00 AM – SB 378 – An Act Concerning A Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Background Data Study For The Purpose Of Economic Development.
Thu 3/14 @ 11:00 AM – HB 5427 – An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)
HB 5264 – 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 (3/8)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/8)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/7)
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/13/24 5:00 PM (3/8)
SB 153 – An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Technical Education And Career System.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/7)
SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/12/24 5:00 PM (3/7)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/7)
CSFA Legislative Report – March 1, 2024
The committees of the General Assembly continued to work throughout the week holding public hearings.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
SB 3 – An Act Concerning Consumer Protection.
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
SB 334 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Upcoming Hearings
Tue 3/5 @ 10:00 AM – SB 328 – An Act Concerning Permanent Partial Disability Benefits And Pension Offsets.
Tue 3/5 @ 11:00 AM – SB 285 – An Act Concerning A Study On What Jobs May Be Performed By Certain Minors In Accordance With The Fair Labor Standards Act And Related Regulations.
Tue 3/5 @ 11:00 AM – SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Tue 3/5 @ 11:30 AM – SB 302 – An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.
Wed 3/6 @ 10:00 AM – SB 334 – An Act Requiring Pensions For Police Officers And Firefighters Employed By Municipalities.
Thu 3/7 @ 10:30 AM – HB 5398 – An Act Requiring A Study Of Communication Systems Used By Public Safety Personnel And Privacy Concerns.
Thu 3/7 @ 10:30 AM – SB 338 – An Act Expanding The Eligibility For Grants To Remove Pfas From Fire Apparatus.
Thu 3/7 @ 11:00 AM – SB 314 – An Act Concerning Emergency Medicaid Coverage For Treatment Of Emergency Medical Conditions.
Fri 3/8 @ 12:00 AM – SB 292 – An Act Concerning The Use Of Pfas In Certain Products.
Updated Legislation
HB 5177 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Certain Nonaerial And Nonexplosive Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)
HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Status: LAB Public Hearing: Tue 2/27 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Status: LAB Public Hearing: Tue 2/27 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Police Officers And Firefighters For Certain Medical Emergencies Occurring In The Line Of Duty.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 02:00 PM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 02:00 PM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: GL Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 12:00 PM @ ROOM 2B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
SB 6 – An Act Concerning Housing.
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 3/5 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/1)
SB 140 – An Act Concerning The Sale And Use Of Consumer Fireworks.
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners’ Office (3/1)
SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/27 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.
Status: PS Public Hearing: Thu 2/29 02:00 PM @ ROOM 2E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/23)
CSFA Legislative Report – February 23, 2024
This week at the General Assembly, committees reached their respective deadlines to raise bills, and public hearings have continued.
The below highlights recently added legislation and the attached weekly report contains proposals and hearings to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
The Senate Democratic caucus released their legislative priorities this week, including Artificial Intelligence regulation, consumer privacy, expansion of paid sick leave benefits, housing protections which include affordability and availability, continued expansion of healthcare coverage and affordability coupled with pharmaceutical prices and reproductive rights, domestic violence awareness and education.
John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
JPCarew@snet.net
Recently Tracked Legislation
HB 5147 – An Act Restructuring Certain Taxes.
HB 5192 – An Act Eliminating The Property Tax On Motor Vehicles.
HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
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.
SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.
SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Upcoming Hearings
Mon 2/26 @ 12:00 AM – HB 5048 – An Act Adjusting The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.
Mon 2/26 @ 11:00 AM – SB 179 – An Act Concerning Rates For Ambulance And Paramedic Services.
Tue 2/27 @ 10:00 AM – HB 5264 – An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.
Tue 2/27 @ 10:00 AM – HB 5265 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Rights.
Tue 2/27 @ 11:00 AM – SB 209 – An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.
Thu 2/29 @ 12:00 AM – SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – HB 5279 – An Act Concerning Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Police Officers And Firefighters For Certain Medical Emergencies Occurring In The Line Of Duty.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – HB 5281 – An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – SB 231 – An Act Establishing A Grant Program To Provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles To Law Enforcement Units And Fire Departments.
Thu 2/29 @ 2:00 PM – SB 233 – An Act Authorizing Use Of Steady Blue Lights On Wreckers.
Updated Legislation
SB 2 – An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
Status: Public Hearing 02/29 (2/23)
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 – 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.
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