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House Taxation Committee hears bill to exempt modest income for volunteer firefighters, EMS
Summary
Lawmakers and volunteer fire and EMS leaders told the House Taxation Committee that House Bill 129 would recognize and help recruit and retain volunteer first responders by exempting about $3,000 of income; Department of Revenue staff answered fiscal-note questions and the Montana Society of CPAs urged alternatives to tax code changes.
Representative Lou Jones, sponsor: “House Bill 129 … is to provide some meaningful support and recognition from Montana's volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services.”
Representative Lou Jones opened the hearing on House Bill 129 by telling the House Taxation Committee the measure would exempt roughly $3,000 of income for qualifying volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) volunteers, producing about a $150–$180 tax reduction per individual depending on marginal rates.
The bill defines eligibility as an active, full‑year member who completes required training: volunteer firefighters must complete at least 30 hours of training and EMS volunteers must meet training set by the State Board of Medical Examiners,…
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