CT HB05594

Imposes a 1% annual surcharge on net direct premiums from homeowners and renters insurance policies written on Connecticut property, effective July 1, 2016

Requires insurance companies to remit surcharge payments to the Insurance Commissioner by January 31st annually, with documentation substantiating the amount

Establishes the Connecticut Fire Safety Fund to receive surcharge revenues, distributed first to regional fire school operating budgets and firefighter training/certification costs

Allows municipalities to request funds for Firefighter I certification training only if they require criminal background checks for firefighters and the firefighters have passed such checks

Permits use of remaining fund balance for other firefighter training programs (Firefighter II, fire operations) or bulk purchases of fire equipment by municipalities