HB 3420
Authority to establish voluntary firefighter service fee and fund.
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia counties to create a voluntary fee for residents to support their local volunteer fire departments. Counties can choose to implement this fee and establish a dedicated fund to benefit volunteer firefighters. The funds collected from this fee can be used exclusively for the benefit of volunteer firefighters who have served for 10 years or more within the county. The county commission has the authority to determine the amount of the fee and how the funds are distributed.
Key provisions
- County commissions can establish a voluntary firefighter service fee.
- The fee is optional and at the discretion of the county commission.
- Proceeds from the fee will be deposited into a Volunteer Firefighter Service Fund.
- The fund is to be used exclusively for volunteer firefighters.
- Disbursements are made based on 10 years of service.
- County commissions have discretion over the amount of funds distributed.
- Funds cannot be used for any purpose other than supporting volunteer firefighters.
Who is affected
- County residents
- Volunteer firefighters
- County commissions
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for counties to directly fund volunteer fire departments.
- Establishes a dedicated fund for volunteer firefighters' benefits.
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