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ID S1290
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 44-1812, Idaho Code, regarding minimum standards for employing paid firefighters
- Revises the definition of "minimum medical and health standards" to allow fire districts and departments to establish examination standards at their sole discretion rather than requiring strict adherence to NFPA 1582 chapter 2-3 standards
- Requires the corporate authority (fire district or department) to pay the cost of the initial employment medical screening examination
- Removes the requirement that fire districts make copies of NFPA 1582 available upon request
- Exemptions for medical examination requirements continue to apply to firefighters employed before October 1, 1980, and to promotions, reemployment within two years, and reinstatement from military or disability leave
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise a definition and to provide for the payment of costs for certain medical examinations.
FIREFIGHTERS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources
2/12/2018
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Human Resources2/12/2018
Judiciary and Rules2/9/2018
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