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Senate panel approves advisory committee to study rural fire protection district funding
Summary
Senators adopted an amendment and approved Senate Bill 454 as amended to create an advisory committee under the State Fire Marshal to evaluate funding options and limitations for rural fire protection districts, directing a report to the legislature by Dec. 31, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday adopted an amendment and sent Senate Bill 454 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation after hearing testimony that rural fire protection districts face persistent funding shortfalls.
Senate Bill 454 as amended would require the Department of the State Fire Marshal to convene an advisory committee to review funding mechanisms available to rural fire protection districts, identify funding limitations and services provided, and develop recommendations. The bill sets a committee report deadline of Dec. 31, 2026.
Brian Stewart, assistant…
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