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IN SB0572

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Zakas

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes paid or volunteer fire departments to establish and collect service charges from toll road operators for emergency services provided on toll road projects, including responses with fire engines, trucks, rescue units, and other emergency vehicles

  • Covers services including use of expendable materials, absorption materials, emulsifiers, and cleanup agents, as well as collection of debris, chemicals, fuel, and contaminated materials from spills

  • Requires service charges to be reasonable, not exceed the state fire marshal's recommended schedule, and not duplicate charges already collected from other sources

  • Mandates fire departments provide written notice to toll road operators of service charge amounts before initiating the schedule and when charges change, with bills submitted within 30 days of service including fire incident reports when applicable

  • Requires revenue from service charges to be used for operational costs and salaries related to providing emergency services, and permits fire departments to file civil actions to recover unpaid charges

Legislative Description

Fees for toll road emergency services.

Last Action

Senator Glick added as second author

1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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