Bill
LC 1181
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1181, Title: Generally revise fire fund and emergency appropriations, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 11, 2024Purpose and Intent:
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1181, Title: Generally revise fire fund and emergency appropriations, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the funding and management of the state's fire suppression efforts and emergency response capabilities. The primary goal is to ensure adequate resources are available to effectively respond to and mitigate the impacts of wildfires and other natural disasters.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a dedicated fire fund to finance fire prevention, suppression, and recovery activities
- Increases the state's contribution to the fire fund, funded through a combination of general revenue and a new surcharge on property insurance premiums
- Streamlines the process for accessing emergency appropriations during times of crisis, allowing for faster deployment of resources
- Enhances coordination between state and local emergency management agencies
- Requires the development of a comprehensive statewide wildfire mitigation and response plan
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Residents and communities at risk of wildfires and other natural disasters
- State and local emergency management agencies responsible for fire suppression and disaster response
- Property insurance policyholders who may see a slight increase in premiums to support the fire fund
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the legislature but did not progress further, as it died in the drafting process. If reintroduced in a future legislative session, it would need to go through the standard legislative review and approval process before becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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