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IN SB0121
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases minimum annual clothing allowance for volunteer firefighters from $100 to $200, and minimum automobile allowance from $100 to $200, raising the total minimum from $200 to $400 per year
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Creates the Volunteer Firefighter Allowance Fund administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to reimburse cities, towns, and townships
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Local units can receive $200 reimbursement per volunteer firefighter for allowances paid, upon submitting an approved application to the department
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When multiple units share costs for a volunteer fire department, they may submit joint applications and receive proportional reimbursement, capped at $200 total per firefighter
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Fund money does not revert to the state general fund at fiscal year end; effective date is July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Volunteer firefighter allowances. Increases the minimum volunteer firefighter clothing and automobile allowance (allowance) that a city, town, or township (unit) is required to pay to active and participating members of a volunteer fire department from $200 to $400 per year. Requires the Indiana department of homeland security (department) to reimburse a unit $200 for each allowance that the unit submits a claim to the department for reimbursement. Provides for joint claim submission and proportional reimbursement of an allowance if a portion of the allowance is paid by more than one unit. Establishes the volunteer firefighter allowance fund as a dedicated fund administered by the department for the purpose of reimbursing units for allowances.
Last Action
Withdrawn
2/5/2019