FIRE EQUIPMENT DONATIONS
Summary
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Authorizes a program so that individuals, corporations, and other entities may donate fire protection equipment to fire departments, fire protection districts, and township fire departments. Provides that the donor is not liable for damages caused by the equipment, except willful and wanton misconduct, if the donor discloses in writing any known damage to or deficiencies in the equipment. Provides that the fire department is not relieved of any liability, unless otherwise provided by law, for any damage or injury caused by the donated equipment.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 2, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Jan 27, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Donald L. Moffitt
RRepublican
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