Senate Local Government April 11, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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Opening and sponsor overview — House Bill 901

Presentation

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Chair opens the hearing on House Bill 901; Representative Giss (sponsor) presents the bill: it creates a special revenue account for voluntary donations to fund small grants (up to $10,000) to fire departments for wellness/safety equipment (PPE, showers, saunas) and prioritizes small rural departments. Sponsor said he will donate the first $500 and expects about $50,000 the first year; DMA will administer and take 1% for administration; applicants pay a nonrefundable $10 fee.

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Committee hearings on House Bill 901 (firefighter wellness/grants) and House Bill 313 (one-time swimming-pool grant program); HB901 passed by voice vote and HB313 was debated and pushed to executive action on Monday pending amendments and sponsor review.

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