AN ACT relating to revenues for the provision of emergency services.

Summary

The bill authorizes fire protection districts and volunteer fire department districts to impose a property tax of up to $0.10 per $100 of assessed value for fire services and up to $0.20 per $100 when they also provide emergency ambulance services. It sets strict limits on tax‑rate increases, requires public hearings, and gives property owners the right to petition for a vote on any increase. The measure failed and was sent back to the Appropriations & Revenue Committee.

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