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OK HB1904
Bill
Status
4/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Sparks
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AI Summary
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Amends 11 O.S. 2011, Section 29-203 (Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Act) to modify membership requirements for volunteer fire departments.
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Municipalities with volunteer fire departments serving a 911 emergency telephone area of 50 or more square miles may increase department size by up to 5 additional members, with a maximum total of 30 members.
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Existing membership limits remain for municipalities not meeting the 50 square mile requirement: 12-25 members for cities over 1,500 population, 8-25 members for cities 800-1,500 population, and 6-25 members for cities under 800 population.
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Effective November 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Volunteer fire departments; Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Act; allowing volunteer fire department to increase membership if serving certain area; effective date.
Cities and Towns
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/24/2013
4/24/2013