HB195 Summary

• Appropriates $41,228,200 in grants-in-aid for Fiscal Year 2012 distributed across government units, senior centers, community agencies, fire companies, and veterans organizations.

• Section 1 allocates $20,582,465 to government units including $9.1 million for emergency medical services paramedic programs and $2.3 million for county seat packages.

• Section 2 appropriates $15,450,864 to pass-through organizations and community agencies for services in aging, arts/cultural/historical programs, health/disability services, family and youth services, substance abuse treatment, and neighborhood services.

• Section 3 distributes $4,898,511 to volunteer fire companies across three counties for fire prevention, equipment maintenance, ambulances, rescue vehicles, and aerial truck operations.

• Establishes eligibility criteria requiring non-profit incorporation for two years, active board governance, non-discrimination policies, annual audits, and prohibits use of funds for political campaigns, lobbying, child day care, or capital equipment purchases.