H.B. 965 Summary

• Authorizes the state fire council to employ an administrator and administrative assistant, both exempt from civil service and collective bargaining chapters.

• Council shall determine compensation for both positions and include budgetary requirements in the department of labor and industrial relations annual budget.

• Administrator shall have full power to administer council affairs subject to council direction and approval.

• Positions responsible for daily operations, state fire code adoption, federal grant administration, reduced ignition propensity cigarette program oversight, and statewide fire/life safety training and data collection coordination.