Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2175 — Fire service needs; sustainability of funding, and alternative funding models.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0199)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 22, 2023.

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 2175 added clarity to the language regarding the creation of a work group focused on studying fire service needs and funding models. Specifically, they named more specific stakeholders who will be part of the work group and included detailed tasks for the group, such as creating a needs assessment survey. This change is important because it ensures a thorough and diverse examination of fire services across the state, which could lead to better funding and resource allocation for these essential services. Overall, it aims to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of fire and emergency medical services in Virginia.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to direct the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish a work group to study existing fire service needs, analyze sustainability of current funding, and review alternative funding models from other states;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 199 An Act to direct the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish a work group to study existing fire service needs, analyze sustainability of current funding, and review alternative funding models from other states;
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[H 2175] Approved March 22, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security (the Secretary) shall establish a work group composed of representatives from the Department of Fire Programs, the Department of Planning and Budget, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, the Virginia Fire Services Council, Virginia's Regional EMS Councils, the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, the Senate Committee on Finance and deems appropriate to study existing fire service needs, analyze sustainability of current funding, and review alternative funding models from other states.
That the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security (the Secretary) shall establish a work group composed of representatives from the Department of Fire Programs, the Department of Planning and Budget, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, the Virginia Fire Services Council, Virginia's Regional EMS Councils, the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, the House Committee on Appropriations, and such other stakeholders as the Secretary review alternative funding models from other states.
In conducting its study, the work group may hire an outside consultant and shall create a needs assessment survey that analyzes existing fire service needs, services, and best practices from other states.
In conducting its study, the work group may hire an outside consultant and shall create a needs assessment survey that analyzes existing fire service needs, the sustainability of current funding, any gaps in current funding, how other states fund fire and EMS services, and best practices from other states.
The Secretary shall report the work group's findings and any recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate 1 Committee on General Laws and Technology on or before October 1, 2023.
The Secretary shall report the work group's findings and any recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology on or before October 1, 2023.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0199)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 199 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Impact statement from DPB (HB2175ER)

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2175ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Read second time

  13. Reported from Rules (15-Y 0-N)

  14. Referred to Committee on Rules

  15. Constitutional reading dispensed

  16. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

  17. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  18. Read second time and engrossed

  19. Read first time

  20. Reported from Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

  21. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  22. Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)

  23. Impact statement from DPB (HB2175)

  24. Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

  25. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

  26. Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1

  27. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  28. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23104174D

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2175?
HB 2175 is sponsored by Mark D. Sickles.
What is the current status of HB 2175?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.
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