Authorizes municipalities to establish length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and reserve.

This bill authorizes municipalities to create length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace officers. It establishes a grant fund under the Department of Revenue to provide grants to municipalities that have established such programs. The grant process requires award recipients to contribute a minimum amount equal to the municipality's contribution. The bill appropriates $1.5 million from the sports wagering receipts fund to the grant fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.

Authorizes municipalities to establish length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and reserve.

This bill authorizes municipalities to create length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace officers. It establishes a grant fund under the Department of Revenue to provide grants to municipalities that have established such programs. The grant process requires award recipients to contribute a minimum amount equal to the municipality's contribution. The bill appropriates $1.5 million from the sports wagering receipts fund to the grant fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.