SB 194

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Local Government Finance (Dlgf) Civil Law And Procedure; Liabilities, Damages, And Penalties Firefighters; Generally Local Government; Generally

Abstract

Allows the legislative body of a: (1) unit in which a fire protection district has not been established; and (2) fire protection district; to establish a length of service award program for the active volunteer members of the emergency service organizations operating under the unit's or fire protection district's jurisdiction. Sets forth requirements for the establishment and administration of a length of service award program. Specifies penalties for a person who knowingly violates the requirements, misrepresents the credit earned by a volunteer, or includes an individual on a certification list who is not a qualified member of an emergency service organization. Requires a political subdivision that establishes a length of service award program to make an annual report to the state board of accounts.