Bill
HF 156
Overview: HF 156, "A bill for an act raising the limit certain townships may levy for fire protection service and emergency medical service." The bill has been introduced and refer
Overview: HF 156, "A bill for an act raising the limit certain townships may levy for fire protection service and emergency medical service." The bill has been introduced and referred to the Local Government committee.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to increase the maximum tax levy that certain townships can impose to fund fire protection and emergency medical services.
Key Provisions:
- Raises the limit on the tax levy that townships can impose for fire protection and emergency medical services from the current $0.60 per $1,000 of assessed value to $0.90 per $1,000 of assessed value.
- Allows townships to increase the levy up to the new $0.90 limit without a public vote, providing more flexibility in funding these critical services.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact townships that provide fire protection and emergency medical services to their residents. It would give these townships more financial resources to maintain and improve these services, potentially leading to better emergency response capabilities and outcomes for local communities.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced and referred to the Local Government committee for further consideration. It will need to go through the full legislative process, including potential amendments, committee hearings, and votes by the House and Senate, before it can be signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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