Relating to annexing territory to rural fire protection districts; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Provides that, if rural fire protection district contains improved ] lands , or new improvements, ] that are within seven road miles of fire station within district or brought within seven road miles of fire station within district by new road and that are not subject to assessments for fire protection by district, county board must initiate by resolution ] annexation of territory containing ] lands upon request by district . Requires ] Exempts annexation from requirements that hearing and election on proposed annexation be conducted as is required for district formation proceedings. Directs county board to establish process for annexation. Provides that annexed territory is ] lands are subject to outstanding indebtedness of district, permanent rate limit established by district and local option taxes imposed by district. Provides that annexed lands may be subject to assessments for fire protection by district and certain fee only if or when lands are improved. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Jun 2021
Senate Passage
Apr 2021
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
lower
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
Apr 15, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
upper
Apr 13, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire Recovery.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lew Frederick
DDemocratic
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