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Proposal to shorten fire‑relief vesting to 10 years draws strong debate; commission adopts technical and fraud amendments and lays bill over
Summary
Senator Seaburger's measure to reduce maximum fire relief vesting from 20 to 10 years prompted concern from the state auditor and fire organizations about solvency and early retirements; technical and fraud‑forfeiture amendments were adopted and the bill was laid over for more work.
Senate File 4767, introduced by Senator Seaburger, would lower the maximum permissible full‑vesting period in local fire relief associations from 20 years to 10 years with a phased implementation schedule. Seaburger said the change would help recruitment and equity for older recruits and those who serve shorter terms.
State Auditor Julie Blaha provided data showing most relief associations (about 440) still use a 20‑year vesting schedule, while 30 use a 10‑year schedule…
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