North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 445 — Brunswick Fire Protection Fees.

Last action — Concurred In S/Com Sub

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 22, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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209 added · 213 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in HB 445 clarify how the committee overseeing fire protection funding is structured and emphasize the role of the Fire Marshal. The bill specifies that the committee can only recommend a fee to the county commissioners, who will determine the actual fee but ensures that it does not exceed the cost of providing fire services. This matters because it reinforces a systematic approach to funding fire protection, ensuring that contributions are fair and based on the actual costs involved, which can help maintain essential emergency services.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 2 HOUSE BILL 445 Senate State and Local Government Committee Substitute Adopted 6/20/17 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 445 Short Title:
Representatives Iler and Butler (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
March 23, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY BRUNSWICK COUNTY'S FIRE PROTECTION FEES.
State and Local Government II, if favorable, Finance March 23, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MODIFY BRUNSWICK COUNTY'S FIRE PROTECTION FEES.
The Fire Chief, the member of the board of county commissioners in whose electoral district more than fifty percent (50%) of the land area of the district lies, a community member chosen by the Fire Department Board of Directors, a community member chosen by the board of county commissioners, and the Fire Marshal.Marshal or other official as designated by the County Manager.
The Fire Chief, the member of the board of county commissioners in whose electoral district more than fifty percent (50%) of the land area of the district lies, a community member chosen by the Fire Department Board of Directors, a community member chosen by the board of county commissioners, and the Fire Marshal.Marshal or other official as designated by the County *H445-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Manager.
In each district that does include any territory in a participating municipality, the *H445-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 committee shall consist of members as follows:
In each district that does include any territory in a participating municipality, the committee shall consist of members as follows:
– The fees imposed by the county may not exceed the cost of providing fire protection services within the district and may be imposed on owners of all real property that benefits from the availability of fire protection and on owners of all manufactured or mobile homes that benefit from the availability of fire protection.
– The fees imposed by the county may not exceed the cost of providing fire protection services within the district and may be imposed on owners of all real property that benefits from the availability of fire protection and on owners of all manufactured or mobile homes that benefit from the availability of fire protection.within the district.
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Page 2 House Bill 445-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 i.
Page 2 House Bill 445-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (2) Unimproved land other than the five acres of land classified as part of a single-family dwelling or manufactured or mobile home.
(2) Unimproved land other than the five acres of land classified as part of a single-family dwelling or manufactured or mobile home.
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House Bill 445-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 f.
House Bill 445-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (5) A multiple-family dwelling.
(5) A multiple-family dwelling.
For properties located beyond six road miles from the closest fire station of their district that have a fire insurance rating of 10, the fee shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount otherwise applicable under the above fee schedules.
Page 4 House Bill 445-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 "Section 1.(g) Extension of Area of District.
"Section 1.(g) Extension of Area of District.
(1) The area to be annexed is contiguous to the district, with at least one-eighth of the area's aggregate external boundary coincident with the existing boundary of the district;
Page 4 House Bill 445-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The area to be annexed is contiguous to the district, with at least one-eighth of the area's aggregate external boundary coincident with the existing boundary of the district;
House Bill 445-Second Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 SECTION 3.
SECTION 3.
Page 6 House Bill 445-Second Edition
House Bill 445-First Edition Page 5
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Action History

  1. Concurred In S/Com Sub

  2. Ordered Enrolled

  3. Ratified

  4. Ch. SL 2017-60

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Special Message Sent To House

  8. Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

  9. Cal Pursuant 36(b)

  10. Placed On Cal For 06/28/2017

  11. Reptd Fav

  12. Reptd Fav

  13. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  14. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  15. Com Substitute Adopted

  16. Re-ref Com On Finance

  17. Withdrawn From Com

  18. Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  19. Special Message Received From House

  20. Passed 1st Reading

  21. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  22. Reptd Fav

  23. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  24. Added to Calendar

  25. Passed 2nd Reading

  26. Passed 3rd Reading

  27. Special Message Sent To Senate

  28. Withdrawn From Com

  29. Re-ref Com On Finance

  30. Passed 1st Reading

  31. Ref to the Com on State and Local Government II, if favorable, Finance

  32. Filed

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (177)

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Who sponsors HB 445?
HB 445 is sponsored by Frank Iler (Republican) and Deb Butler (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 445?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 22, 2017. Enacted.
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