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FL S1092

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Bean

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program within the Division of State Fire Marshal to provide financial assistance for fire departments to purchase equipment, supplies, and training to reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals

  • Requires grants to be awarded annually on a need-based basis, with applicants providing a minimum of 25% non-state matching funds

  • Grant recipients must report activity to the Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting System and comply with the Florida Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act

  • Expands independent special fire control district powers to allow cooperation with other governmental agencies within or outside district boundaries under interlocal cooperation agreements

  • Appropriates $250,000 in recurring funds from the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund for fiscal year 2020-2021 to implement the program

Legislative Description

Fire Prevention and Control

Last Action

Chapter No. 2020-96

6/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/19/2020
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/15/2020
Banking and Insurance12/13/2019

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