Utah HB0496 amends the Firefighters' Retirement System to address state employed dispatchers, wildfire fund management, and enforcement powers for.

Utah HB0496 amends the Firefighters' Retirement System to allow state employed dispatchers to be eligible for service credit if they meet specific training and certification standards. It also grants the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands enforcement and investigatory powers related to wildland fires and heritage trees. The bill addresses the use of money related to cooperative agreements for forest management and makes technical and conforming amendments. The Utah Wildfire Fund is established to manage wildfire-related costs and grants. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0496 amends the Firefighters' Retirement System to address state employed dispatchers, wildfire fund management, and enforcement powers for.

Utah HB0496 amends the Firefighters' Retirement System to allow state employed dispatchers to be eligible for service credit if they meet specific training and certification standards. It also grants the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands enforcement and investigatory powers related to wildland fires and heritage trees. The bill addresses the use of money related to cooperative agreements for forest management and makes technical and conforming amendments. The Utah Wildfire Fund is established to manage wildfire-related costs and grants. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.