Bill > HB3903

This bill appropriates funds for the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, allocating money from multiple sources including the Fire Prevention Fund and Underground Storage Tank Fund. The bill provides funding for various operational expenses such as personal services, state contributions to retirement and social security systems, group insurance, and administrative costs totaling approximately $40.4 million for the general office and $6.1 million from the Underground Storage Tank Fund. Additionally, the bill includes specific grant allocations for programs like the Small Equipment Grant Program ($6 million), Minimum Basic Firefighter Training Program ($1 million), Chicago Fire Department Training Program ($4.9 million), and various other initiatives supporting firefighter training, health, and infrastructure. The bill also provides funds for specific purposes such as fire museum maintenance, firefighter cancer screenings, research activities, and diversity and inclusion outreach. Notably, it includes a small allocation of $500 for developing new fire districts and $1.2 million for ILEAS/MABAS (Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System/Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) administration. The appropriations are drawn from different state funds and are designed to support the comprehensive operations and strategic initiatives of the State Fire Marshal's Office. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3903&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104