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Connecticut House Bill HB05381

Connecticut 2018 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05381

Introduced
3/1/18  
Refer
3/1/18  

Caption

An Act Imposing A Surcharge On Certain Personal Risk Insurance Policies To Fund Regional Fire Schools' Operating Budgets And Certain Firefighter Training Costs.

Impact

The establishment of the Connecticut Fire Safety Fund under this bill is intended to facilitate the financial needs of regional fire schools as well as to support firefighter training programs. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is designated to manage the funds and ensure they are allocated appropriately for various expenses, including certification training for both paid and volunteer municipal firefighters. This could enhance the quality and safety of firefighters’ training, thereby benefiting the communities they serve. Additionally, other remaining funds in the account would further support training initiatives.

Summary

House Bill 05381 proposes a mechanism for funding regional fire schools by imposing a surcharge on personal risk insurance policies, specifically homeowners and renters insurance. The surcharge is set at one-half of one percent of the net direct premiums collected by insurance companies on these policies. This new fee aims to ensure that regional fire schools have a steady source of funding for their operating budgets and various firefighter training costs. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2018, marking the commencement of these surcharges.

Contention

While the bill is aimed at improving firefighting training and safety, there may be points of contention regarding the financial burden placed on insurance companies and, by extension, policyholders. Some stakeholders might argue that adding a surcharge could lead to increased insurance premiums, affecting homeowners and renters financially. Furthermore, the mechanism for ensuring that funds are used efficiently and effectively could be scrutinized, particularly concerning how well the financial oversight is conducted by the state authorities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00422

An Act Concerning Firefighter Recruitment And Retention.

CT SB00020

An Act Concerning Funding For Regional Fire Training Schools.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

CT HB05523

An Act Concerning Allocations Of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds And Provisions Related To General Government, Human Services, Education And The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.

CT HB05279

An Act Concerning Authority To Declare That A Firefighter, Police Officer Or Emergency Medical Service Personnel Died In The Line Of Duty.

CT HB05281

An Act Allowing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For Stipends Paid To Volunteer Firefighting Or Emergency Medical Services Personnel.

CT HB05483

An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Establishing A Working Group.

CT SB00426

An Act Concerning Court Operations And Administrative Proceedings.

CT HB05524

An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Provisions Related To State And Municipal Tax Administration, General Government And School Building Projects.

CT HB05503

An Act Concerning Insurance Market Conduct And Insurance Licensing, The Insurance Department's Technical Corrections And Other Revisions To The Insurance Statutes And Captive Insurance.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.