SB1021 HFAT Criss 8-8 #1

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Delegate Criss moves to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

S. B. 1021 – “A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §7-5B-1 and §7-5B-2; and to amend and reenact §33-3-33 of said code, all relating to funding certain first responders; creating special revenue fund administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security for the benefit of fire protection in counties with excess levies or dedicated fees related to emergency services; creating a special revenue fund administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security for the benefit of fire protection in all counties; granting rulemaking authority; requiring the State Fire Marshal provide certain information to the State Treasurer before distribution of the Fire Protection Fund; and requiring that volunteer fire departments eligible to receive policy surcharge funds implement the State Auditor’s West Virginia Checkbook fiscal reporting system.”.

ADOPTED

REJECTED