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This bill allows fire protection districts in Missouri to transfer or sell surplus property, meaning items they no longer need. Specifically, it permits these districts to give away unneeded supplies or property to volunteer fire protection associations, other fire protection districts, fire departments, and eligible donees (organizations that qualify to receive federal surplus property). They can also donate or sell these items to not-for-profit organizations or public service corporations that train emergency responders in various rescue and operational techniques, following the same procedures used for distributing federal surplus property. For items valued at $500 or less, the district can sell them directly to the public, keeping a record of the buyer, sale details, and date, which will be publicly accessible. Items valued over $500 must be sold through an auction or sealed bid process. However, there are restrictions on donating or selling surplus emergency vehicles or other unneeded property to board members, officers, employees of the district, their relatives, or entities where these individuals hold leadership positions, unless the sale occurs on an online auction platform approved by the Missouri Office of Administration.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=590