H.B. 1480 Summary

• Authorizes the state fire council to use money from the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund for statewide fire prevention, education, life safety, and preparedness programs targeting youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

• Maintains existing use of the special fund to administer and enforce the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program, including employing a full-time administrator and assistant.

• Permits the state fire council to hire additional administrative personnel to oversee statewide fire data collection, analysis, and federal fire-related grant administration using special fund moneys.

• Takes effect upon approval.