Bill
SF 1995
Overview: SF 1995, "State fire marshal account establishment and appropriation", has been referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety committee.Purpose and Intent: The main purpose
Overview: SF 1995, "State fire marshal account establishment and appropriation", has been referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety committee.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to create a dedicated account for the State Fire Marshal's Office within the state's general fund. The intent is to provide a stable and reliable source of funding for the Fire Marshal's operations and initiatives.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the "State Fire Marshal Account" as a special revenue fund
- Requires that all fees, penalties, and other revenue collected by the Fire Marshal's Office be deposited into this account
- Appropriates money from the account to the Commissioner of Public Safety for the Fire Marshal's activities
- Allows the account balance to carry over from one fiscal year to the next
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary parties affected by this bill are:
- The State Fire Marshal's Office, which will benefit from a dedicated and reliable funding source
- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Fire Marshal's operations
- Taxpayers, who may see changes in the allocation of state resources for fire safety and prevention efforts
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SF 1995 has been referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety committee for further consideration. The committee will review the bill and potentially hold hearings before deciding whether to recommend it for a full Senate vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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