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AR HB1766
Bill
Status
4/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the State Fire Prevention Commission and transfers all its authority, duties, functions, records, contracts, personnel, property, and funds to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board effective July 1, 2023
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Creates a new position of State Fire Marshal within the Office of Fire Protection Services under the Division of Emergency Management, with duties including fire prevention training, code enforcement, arson investigation, and public awareness programs
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Expands Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board membership from 15 to 17 members and grants the board new oversight responsibilities including employment recommendations for the State Fire Marshal, Coordinator of Fire Protection Services, and Director of Arkansas Fire Training Academy
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Establishes the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Grant Program and creates the Fire Services Fund to consolidate revenues from storage tank fees, fireworks licensing fees, and fire protection premium taxes for fire protection services
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Transfers administrative duties and personnel from the State Fire Marshal Enforcement Section of the Division of Arkansas State Police to the Office of Fire Protection Services, with all existing fire enforcement rules continuing in effect
Legislative Description
To Abolish The State Fire Prevention Commission; To Amend The Duties And Membership Of The Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board; To Create The Position Of State Fire Marshal; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1766 is now Act 841
4/13/2023