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WV HB2170

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Statler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands authorized uses of Fire Protection Fund and Municipal Pensions and Protection Fund monies for volunteer fire departments to include health insurance premiums and worker's compensation supplemental wage replacement coverage for individual members

  • Increases the annual spending limit on educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials from $500 to $5,000 per year

  • Permits fund expenditures for expenses related to transitioning to the State Auditor's West Virginia Checkbook fiscal reporting system, including computers, hardware, software, CPA services, and other necessary technologies before January 1, 2026

  • Requires volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments to maintain a dedicated bank account for state funds, separate from other revenue sources, with non-state funds transferred out within 60 days of receipt

  • Mandates retention of all invoices, receipts, and payment records for five calendar years for any goods and services purchased with state funds

Legislative Description

Allowing volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchases

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

To Government Organization

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/3/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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