HB05253

An Act Concerning Voting Procedures For And State Elections Enforcement Commission Oversight Of Fire Districts.

Introduced·2/19/26

Connecticut HB05253 establishes voting procedures for fire districts and grants oversight to the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

Connecticut HB05253 mandates specific voting procedures for fire districts, including the use of paper ballots or voting machines for elections and meetings. It requires the annual meeting to be held on a date set by the district or the board of directors, with voting hours between noon and 8 PM, though districts can choose an earlier opening time. The bill also increases the board of directors from five to nine members, elected annually.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

9 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Government Oversight Public Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

Apr 1

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 1

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House