Rep. Michael DiGiovancarlo

Primary SB 339

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT REQUIRING RESTITUTION WHEN A POLICE ANIMAL OR DOG IN A VOLUNTEER CANINE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM IS INJURED OR KILLED.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals who intentionally injure or kill police animals or dogs in volunteer search and rescue teams to pay financial restitution. The law mandates that these payments cover veterinary costs for injuries and the expenses of purchasing and training a replacement animal if the original one is unable to work. Anyone found guilty of harming these working dogs faces felony charges, potential fines or imprisonment, and the obligation to reimburse the owning unit or individual. The financial penalties are designed to ensure that the costs of replacing injured or killed service animals are borne by the person responsible for the harm.

Signed into law May 28, 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 SB 341

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FALLEN OFFICER FUND AND PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO SURVIVORS OF A POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Maddy summarySB 341 creates a new "Fallen Officer Fund" to provide financial support to the families of police officers who die while performing their duties. The bill defines a "surviving family" to include spouses, dependent children, and other designated beneficiaries, with priority given to awards for dependent children and spouses. Upon receiving a claim, the Comptroller will distribute one-time lump-sum payments of $100,000 from the fund to eligible families, ensuring these payments do not reduce any other benefits they may receive. Additionally, the legislation updates state tax rules to exclude certain specific income sources, such as qualified dividends and railroad retirement benefits, from the calculation of Connecticut adjusted gross income.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 431

Passed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING FEES FOR COPYING, REVIEWING AND REDACTING RECORDS CREATED BY POLICE BODY-WORN RECORDING EQUIPMENT AND DASHBOARD CAMERAS.

Passed May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5433

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.

Passed May 8, 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 SB 337

In committee · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

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

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5090

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

In committee Mar 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5247

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT CONSORTIUMS.

In committee Feb 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5010

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE SUBSIDY FOR RETIRED TEACHERS' HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track