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Bill would let cities more easily form city fire districts while preserving voter approval
Summary
Senate Bill 6,037 would allow cities to create single‑city fire protection districts with voter‑approved financing without automatically surrendering existing tax authority; supporters say it gives local control and financial tools while preserving employee protections.
Senate Bill 6,037 creates a clarified, voter‑driven option for cities to form a single‑city fire protection district that could access dedicated, voter‑approved revenue streams without forcing cities to forfeit existing tax authority.
Jacob Ewing, committee staff, summarized background on governance options for fire service — municipal departments, fire protection districts, regional fire authorities (RFAs) — and explained the bill’s technical changes, including removing a post‑2026 levy‑reduction requirement for districts formed before July 1, 2026, clarifying public notice rules for hearings,…
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