Appropriations Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-5666
AN ACT CONCERNING GRANTS TO DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES FOR
Title: THE TRAINING OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
Vote Date: 5/3/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 2/18/2021
File No.: 257
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
Please see the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Joint Favorable Report
SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE:
(LCO 7744) The substitute language eliminates Section 2 and Section 3 which contain
$70,000 in grants over the biennium for the purpose of the bill. The Appropriations Committee
budget (Substitute for HB 6439) includes $70,000 for the program.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
Please see the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Joint Favorable Report
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Please see the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Joint Favorable Report
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
Please see the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Joint Favorable Report
Reported by: Elizabeth Gillette Date: May 4, 2021
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