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Introduced
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
In Committee
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The Department of Environmental Protection employs part-time forest firefighters who are compensated on an hourly basis. This bill provides an annual $15,000 payment to the families of these forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The death benefit is to be made payable provided the report of death is filed within 30 days following the accident, but the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may waive the time requirement. The payment is to be made by the State Treasurer from the General Fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The Department of Environmental Protection employs part-time forest firefighters who are compensated on an hourly basis, and this bill provides a death benefit payable to the families of these firefighters if they die while performing their official duties, unless the death was a result of the firefighter's willful negligence. The death benefit is to be paid by the State Treasurer from the General Fund, provided the report of death is filed within 30 days, although the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may waive this time requirement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1500/1460_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1500/1460_I1.PDF |
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