S.73 (Act 26)

An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Sponsors: Sen. Philip Baruth

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2023 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

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S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 3, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Committee Discussion

Felisha Leffler, Director of Grassroots Operations, Americans for Prosperity – Virginia
Dean Gilmore, Chairman, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
Annajo Smith, Captain, New Haven Fire Department
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

11:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety

Friday, March 17, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Committee Discussion and Vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

Friday, April 7, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

10 Mins After Floor

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Introduction and walk-through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

2:00 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Peggy Gates, Manager, Workers Compensation Claims, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Neil McMillan, Director of Science and Research, International Association of Fire Fighters
Dean Gilmore, Chair, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department

2:30 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Walk-through of new draft
Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:20 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Committee discussion
Mark-up and possible vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:45 PM

S.73 - An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel