HB1271 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MABAS CONT APPROPRIATION
Last Action

4/11/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall, in consultation with the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), annually determine what funding is necessary for MABAS to sufficiently alleviate difficulties that emergency responders face in coordinating personnel and equipment from participating agencies and units of local government when responding to tornado disasters at large warehouse complexes in this State. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the Office shall, in consultation with MABAS, establish a formula for the distribution of that funding, with certain requirements. Provides for a continuing appropriation from the General Revenue Fund to the Office for the maintenance, operation, and capital expenses of MABAS. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/10/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2025HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee
2/27/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 015-000-000
2/27/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed