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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Passed
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE; INCREASING TRANSFERS FROM THE FIRE PROTECTION FUND TO THE FIRE PROTECTION GRANT FUND; PROVIDING THAT THE FIRE PROTECTION GRANT FUND SHALL NOT REVERT AT THE END OF A FISCAL YEAR; REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT STIPENDS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS BE PROVIDED ONLY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS; REQUIRING THAT THE FIRE PROTECTION GRANT COUNCIL ASSESS THE NEED FOR RECRUITING AND RETENTION PROGRAMS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve fire protection services in New Mexico. It does this by: 1) Increasing the transfers from the Fire Protection Fund to the Fire Protection Grant Fund, which provides funding for municipal and county fire departments. 2) Removing the requirement that stipends for volunteer firefighters be provided only in underserved areas, and requiring the Fire Protection Grant Council to assess the need for recruiting and retention programs for volunteer firefighters. 3) Allowing the unspent balance in the Fire Protection Grant Fund to carry over to the next fiscal year instead of reverting to the General Fund. These changes are intended to ensure more funding and support for fire protection services across the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 125 - Apr. 7 (on 03/20/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=256&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0256.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0256.pdf |
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