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IN HB1449
Bill
Status
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Mayfield
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AI Summary
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Extends existing procedures for establishing fire protection territories to also apply when expanding an existing territory by adding new participating units
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Requires three public hearings before adopting an ordinance or resolution to establish or expand a fire protection territory, with the first hearing held at least 30 days before the vote and the last hearing held no later than 10 days before adoption
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Mandates that ordinances or resolutions include an agreement for disposition of territory property if a participating unit withdraws or the territory is dissolved
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Requires joint executive boards (for territories established after December 31, 2019) to include at least one voting member who resides within and represents each participating unit (municipality, township, fire protection district, or county)
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Fire protection territories. Provides that the procedure for adopting an ordinance or resolution to establish a fire protection territory (territory) applies to expanding an existing territory. Provides that an ordinance or resolution establishing or expanding a territory must include an agreement as to the disposition of the territory's property when a participating unit withdraws or the territory is dissolved. Specifies that with regard to an ordinance or resolution to establish or expand a territory, the unit must hold three separate public hearings to hear public comment regarding the proposed territory before adoption of the ordinance or resolution, with the last public hearing held not later than 10 days before the ordinance is adopted.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/24/2019