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House debates bill to create special service districts for fire and emergency services
Summary
First Substitute Senate Bill 72 would let municipalities or counties form special service districts to deliver fire and paramedic services; supporters say the measure is a voluntary tool for consolidation and revenue neutral, opponents say it removes voter control over new taxing districts.
Representative Curtis introduced First Substitute Senate Bill 72, saying the bill provides a statutory mechanism to create special service districts for fire protection and related emergency services. The sponsor described the measure as voluntary, revenue neutral (requiring municipal or county tax-rate adjustments if a municipality’s taxes are shifted into the district), and requiring elected municipal or county officials to serve on the district’s board.
Opponents, including representatives from municipalities mentioned during debate,…
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