HB05456

An Act Concerning The Number Of Deputy Commissioners Appointed By The Commissioner Of Emergency Services And Public Protection.

Introduced·3/4/26

Increases the number of deputy commissioners appointed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to three.

Connecticut HB05456 amends the general statutes to increase the number of deputy commissioners appointed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection from two to three. The bill also establishes the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection as the designated emergency management and homeland security agency for the state. The commissioner is responsible for providing a coordinated, integrated program for the protection of life and property and for statewide emergency management and homeland security. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Public Safety and Security Public Hearing

History

Apr 1

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 1

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 1

House

House Calendar Number 248