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SSB 1245
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedMarch 11, 2019
- Done: SubcommitteeMarch 19, 2019
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill requires the state fire service and emergency response council, in consultation with the department of administrative services and the treasurer of state, to establish a length of service award program for volunteer fire fighters. The program shall provide for a minimum contribution to the plan from a participating municipality, township, or benefited fire district, but participation in the plan by such an entity is optional. A decision by a volunteer fire fighter to participate in the program shall be irrevocable upon acceptance in the program and participation in the program shall be in lieu of the volunteer fire fighter tax credit.
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_____ fighters, and such other rules as deemed necessary to operate the program. The bill provides for an appropriation from the general fund to the state fire service and emergency response council of an amount equal to $100 each fiscal year for each volunteer fire fighter participating in the program.12, concerning deductions from income tax, is amended to eliminate the volunteer fire fighter tax credit equal to $100 for a volunteer fire fighter or emergency medical services personnel member who is a participant in the length of service award program during the tax year. The bill takes effect January 1, 2020.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 19, 2019. It hasn’t reported yet.
- Sen. Randy Feenstra R
- Sen. R. Smith
- Sen. Zach Wahls DEmail
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Fiscal note
Program Startup Costs The DPS anticipates some one-time costs in developing the administrative rules and establishing the Program; however, these costs are anticipated to be minimal. Any ongoing costs to facilitate the Program will be funded out of the State Fire Marshal’s Office General Fund appropriation.
- Volunteer Fire Fighter Pension and Income Tax Deduction · April 1, 2019
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