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OK HB1904

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 11 O.S. 2011, Section 29-203 (Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Act) to modify membership requirements for volunteer fire departments.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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