Archive for May, 2009

House OK’s Measure to Protect People who Provide Devices to Revive Heart Attack Victims

by: manderson May 13, 2009

A measure to provide immunity from lawsuits to persons who provide automatic external defibrillators in their buildings and places of business received final legislative approval May 12th by the state House of Representatives. The legislation (Senate Bill 1089) will encourage more places of business to keep the devices, which provide emergency treatment to persons suffering [...]

Perillo, Republicans Dissect and Delay Controversial Bill

by: bsundie May 7, 2009

Gov. Rell Signs Measure Extending Time Flags can be flown on Vets’ Graves

by: manderson May 7, 2009

Governor M. Jodi Rell has signed into law a bill cosponsored by state representatives Jason Perillo and John Harkins that would extend the time flags can be flown on veterans’ graves, the legislators said today.

More FDs Could Install Free Smoke Detectors Soon

by: manderson May 4, 2009

A measure that will encourage more fire departments to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of senior citizens and the home-bound has been approved by the state House of Representatives, state Representatives Jason Perillo and Lawrence G. Miller said today.