H355

OSFM to Study Future of Rural Firefighting

Chamber Passed·4/3/25

North Carolina H355 directs the Legislative Research Commission to study rural firefighting challenges and opportunities.

North Carolina H355 mandates the Legislative Research Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on rural firefighting. The study will evaluate volunteer recruitment and retention, funding and resource allocation, interagency collaboration, the physical and mental toll on firefighters, public education, and long-term sustainability. The LRC will hold public hearings and open a comment period for input. The study will culminate in an interim report to the 2026 General Assembly and a final report to the 2027 General Assembly.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 116–0 · Apr 3, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

116 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate