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IN HB1407
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Mayfield
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AI Summary
HB 1407 - Fire Protection Territory Petition Process
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Fire protection territory agreements must address property disposition when a participating unit withdraws or the territory is dissolved.
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For territories established after December 31, 2018, units must hold a separate public hearing at least 30 days before adoption to present fiscal information including property tax rates, budgets, service levels, and capital improvements.
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Affected voters and property owners can petition to trigger a petition and remonstrance process if 500 persons or 5% of registered voters sign (whichever is less).
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County voter registration offices must verify petitions and determine if they meet the threshold within specified business day timeframes.
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Fire protection territories established after December 31, 2018, with joint executive boards must have at least one voting member from each participating unit who resides within that unit.
Legislative Description
Fire protection territory petition process. Specifies that an agreement entered into to form a fire protection territory (territory) must address the disposition of the territory's property when a participating unit withdraws or the territory is dissolved. Provides that the following applies to establishing a territory after December 31, 2018: (1) Before an ordinance or resolution to establish a territory is adopted, the unit must hold a separate public hearing to provide fiscal information regarding the proposed territory. (2) Affected voters and property owners may petition for initiation of a petition and remonstrance regarding establishment of the fire protection territory.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/16/2018