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LC 148

Generally revise state fire district laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 148 aimed to broadly revise state fire district laws; the draft died, so no changes were enacted.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 148

LC 148 — Generally revise state fire district laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 148
  • Title: Generally revise state fire district laws
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
  • Introduced: September 4, 2024
  • Subject: Fires and Fire Protection

Legislative History (Key dates)

  • 2024-09-04: Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s stated purpose is to generally revise the state fire district laws. The available information does not include the text of the bill or a detailed statement of intent. Given the title, the measure would have aimed to modify how fire districts are governed, funded, or operated, potentially affecting relationship between districts and local governments, as well as service delivery and accountability.

Key Provisions (Status of Text)

  • Specific provisions are not provided in the available summary. As such, we cannot list particular changes (e.g., governance structure, district formation/boundaries, funding mechanisms, taxation/levies, mutual aid arrangements, training standards, dispatch or oversight).
  • Typical topics in a broad revision bill of fire district laws might include: district governance and board composition, funding and budgeting authority, taxation or millage approval processes, dispatch and mutual-aid coordination, fire marshal oversight, reporting requirements, and compliance or enforcement provisions. However, these are general possibilities and not confirmed elements of LC 148.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Potentially affected: state fire districts, local governments (cities/counties hosting districts), taxpayers within district boundaries, firefighters and volunteers, dispatch/EMS coordination entities.
  • Because the bill did not advance and is labeled “Died in Process,” there are currently no enacted changes or operative provisions impacting these groups.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: September 4, 2024
  • Drafters Assigned: September 4, 2024
  • Status Change: Draft Died in Process on May 22, 2025
  • Implication: The bill did not progress to further committee or floor action in this cycle. A future session could see new or revised proposals reintroduced.

Summary for Readers

LC 148 proposed a broad revision of state fire district laws but the exact contents are not provided here. With the draft having died in process, there are no current legal changes pending from this bill. Readers should monitor for any new filings or reintroductions in future sessions if the topic of fire district governance, funding, or operations remains a legislative priority.

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

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