Rep. Larry Butler

Primary HB 5005

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT EXPANDING PAID SICK DAYS IN THE STATE.

Maddy summaryHB 5005 requires the state Labor Commissioner to conduct a study of existing paid sick day laws and report the findings to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2025. The report may include recommendations for future changes to these statutes, but the bill itself does not alter current regulations or mandate new paid leave requirements. This measure is a procedural step designed to gather information and inform potential future policy decisions rather than implementing immediate changes.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5491

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WHO HAVE A SERVICE-CONNECTED PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY RATING.

Maddy summaryHB 5491 establishes a new property tax exemption for Connecticut veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill allows these veterans to exempt their primary residence from taxation, or if they lack a home, one motor vehicle garaged in the state. To qualify, veterans must submit proof of their disability rating to their local town assessor, with retroactive refunds available for up to three years if they missed the initial filing deadline. Additionally, the act modifies an existing lower-level disability exemption, increasing the property value threshold for veterans with non-permanent-and-total disabilities and adjusting amounts based on age and disability severity.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5279

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORITY TO DECLARE THAT A FIREFIGHTER, POLICE OFFICER OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands workers' compensation protections for municipal police officers and firefighters by adding new medical conditions and extending the timeframe for coverage. It establishes a legal presumption that deaths or disabilities caused by heart attacks, strokes, or blood clots occurring during duty or within 24 hours after training are considered work-related, unless evidence proves otherwise. To qualify, these employees must have passed a physical exam upon hiring that showed no prior signs of these specific conditions. The changes apply to those who started working after 1996 and aim to ensure they receive benefits for these sudden health events linked to their public safety roles.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5172

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PROPERTY TAXATION.

Passed May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5004

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN CLIMATE CHANGE MEASURES.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5425

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING MEN'S HEALTH.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2

Passed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5413

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ILLEGAL USE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND STREET TAKEOVERS.

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 454

In committee · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING PHOTO NOISE VIOLATION MONITORING DEVICES.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5388

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING HAZARD PENSIONS FOR CERTAIN JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES.

In committee Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track