Conference approves SB 2645 with funding for State Fire Marshal positions
May 1, 2026
Conference managers agreed to amendments to SB 2645 (fire prevention) that add a special fund for the Office of the State Fire Marshal and include $400,000 to fund four positions; managers said there were no new appropriations beyond the special fund language and recorded the conference vote after quorum was reached.
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Conference managers explained that SB 2645 amends last year's Act 359 to modify positions and create a special fund for the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Managers said they inserted funding amounts to support four positions at a total of $400,000 and set the effective date to take effect upon approval.
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