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Panel advances bill to raise volunteer firefighters’ vehicle and clothing allowances
Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · January 22, 2026
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Summary
The committee passed House Bill 10‑48 to increase the minimum clothing and vehicle allowances for volunteer firefighters after testimony from volunteers and associations describing declining ranks (from ~20,000 to ~13,000) and out‑of‑pocket costs; the bill passed 11–0.
Representative Novak introduced House Bill 10‑48, saying volunteer firefighters are the backbone of many rural and suburban communities and that minimum allowances for vehicle and clothing reimbursements have not increased in 45 years. Novak framed the increase as a modest, practical step to support…
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