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A 9200

Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay

Exempts Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the 45% non-resident member cap, boosting its ability to recruit non-residents and affecting local representation and staffing.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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Bill Summary · A 9200

Summary of Bill A 9200

Title and Purpose

  • Bill Number: A 9200
  • Title: Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.
  • Purpose: Create an exemption for the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the statutory cap on the share of non-resident members within the department.

Key Provisions

  • Exemption: The bill would remove the 45% cap on non-resident members specifically for the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., allowing the department to have a higher (or potentially unlimited) proportion of non-resident members relative to its total membership.
  • Scope: Applies only to the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and does not automatically extend to other fire departments.
  • Effective date: The provided information does not specify an effective date; if enacted, the exemption would become law according to standard statutory rules unless otherwise stated in the enacted text.

Impact and Implications

  • Affected Entity: Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
  • Operational Flexibility: The department would gain increased flexibility in recruiting and retaining members who are not residents of the area served by the department.
  • Local Consequences: May affect the composition of the department’s workforce and potential considerations related to local representation, funding priorities, or community engagement.
  • Policy Considerations: The exemption could be viewed as reducing constraints tied to residency, potentially prompting discussion about how volunteer fire departments balance local service with broader recruitment needs.
  • Fiscal Considerations: No fiscal impact is indicated in the provided information.

Legislative Status and Sponsorship

  • Introduced: November 3, 2025
  • Current Status: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (listed twice in the record)
  • Primary Sponsor: William A. Barclay
  • Committee: Local Governments (referral)

Timelines and Procedures

  • Initial Action: Referred to the Local Governments committee on 2025-11-03.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee consideration, potential amendments, and further floor votes before reaching the governor (or final enactment) depending on the legislative process and chamber passage.

Additional Notes

  • The provided materials do not include the full statutory text, anticipated fiscal impact statements, or a detailed justification memo. Readers should consult the bill’s text and committee reports for precise language, definitions, and any attached impact analyses when available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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