Bill
LC 136
Overview: Bill Number: LC 136, Title: Establish regional fire authority, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 04, 2024Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose o
Overview: Bill Number: LC 136, Title: Establish regional fire authority, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 04, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to establish a regional fire authority to coordinate and improve fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services across multiple jurisdictions. The legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of fire and emergency response in the state.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a regional fire authority as a separate governmental entity with its own governing board and taxing authority
- Allows local governments to voluntarily join the regional fire authority and contribute funding based on their population and assessed property values
- Consolidates the operations and resources of participating fire departments and emergency medical services
- Requires the regional fire authority to develop and implement a comprehensive fire and emergency response plan for the region
- Authorizes the regional fire authority to levy property taxes and fees to fund its operations and capital investments
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Local governments and fire departments that choose to participate in the regional fire authority would see changes to their fire and emergency response services
- Residents and businesses within the participating jurisdictions may experience improved emergency response times and more consistent service delivery
- The regional fire authority would need to coordinate with various stakeholders, including local governments, fire departments, and emergency medical providers
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the legislature but did not progress further in the legislative process, and it ultimately died. If reintroduced in the future, it would need to go through the full legislative review and approval process before potentially becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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