PA HB1893

Increases the maximum tax levy for fire-related purposes in Pennsylvania boroughs from 3 mills to 10 mills, covering fire engines, apparatus, firehouses, training, and appropriations to fire companies

Raises the maximum tax levy for ambulance, rescue, and other emergency services from one-half mill to 5 mills

Allows boroughs to appropriate up to one-half of fire tax revenue (capped at 1 mill) for salaries and benefits of fire suppression employees, with council able to waive this limitation by resolution

Permits boroughs to use up to one-half of emergency services tax revenue for employee salaries and benefits, also waivable by council resolution

Requires voter referendum approval if proposed tax rates exceed 10 mills for fire purposes or 5 mills for emergency services; takes effect 60 days after enactment