Bill
LC 134
Overview: Bill Number: LC 134, Title: Allow for firefighter hazard pay, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 04, 2024Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this
Overview: Bill Number: LC 134, Title: Allow for firefighter hazard pay, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 04, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to provide hazard pay for firefighters in recognition of the dangerous and high-risk nature of their work. The legislation aims to improve recruitment and retention of firefighters by offering additional compensation for the hazards they face.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a "firefighter hazard pay" program to provide eligible firefighters with an additional 25% of their base salary
- Defines "eligible firefighters" as those employed by state or local fire departments who respond to emergency calls
- Requires state and local governments to budget for and provide the hazard pay to qualifying firefighters
- Allows firefighters to opt out of the hazard pay program if they choose
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Firefighters employed by state and local fire departments would be eligible for the additional hazard pay
- State and local governments would be responsible for funding the hazard pay program, which could impact their budgets
- Residents in communities served by fire departments may benefit from improved firefighter recruitment and retention
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill was introduced in the state legislature as a draft (LC) but did not progress further and died in the legislative process.
- No specific timeline or next steps are provided, as the bill did not advance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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