HB4601

FIRE PROTECT DIST APPEAL

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

HB4601 allows fire protection districts to appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire.

HB4601 amends the Fire Protection District Act to allow a fire protection district to appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire station. The fire protection district must provide evidence to the State Fire Marshal of why multiple access points are required. The county may also offer evidence to the State Fire Marshal for denying the request. The bill requires the State Fire Marshal to issue a binding decision on the appeal within 90 days, unless additional information is requested.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Police & Fire Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate