SB136

Make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.

Complete·3/30/26

Appropriates $5 million for grants to support volunteer fire departments in purchasing personal protective equipment.

The bill allocates $5 million from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for grants to volunteer fire departments. These grants aim to support the purchase of personal protective equipment for firefighters. The Department of Public Safety will prioritize grants based on the greatest need for equipment to ensure firefighter safety and well-being. Any unspent funds must be returned to the general fund by June 30, 2030. The bill declares an emergency to expedite its implementation.

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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

Feb 20

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549

Mar 10

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 510

Mar 9

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 543