Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 70 — Fire department merit system.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that a fire merit system is established January 1, 2022, in certain cities, towns, and townships (units) that have not established a fire merit system, unless a majority of the unit's: (1) legislative body; and (2) active full-time, paid members of the department; vote to reject the establishment of a fire merit system not later than July 1, 2021. Provides that a unit may dissolve the fire merit system after January 1, 2022, by following the procedure in current law for establishing a fire merit system.

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

  2. Authored by Senator Tallian

Sponsors

  • Karen Tallian · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Karen Tallian

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 70 do?
Provides that a fire merit system is established January 1, 2022, in certain cities, towns, and townships (units) that have not established a fire merit system, unless a majority of the unit's: (1) legislative body; and (2) active full-time, paid members of the department; vote to reject the establishment of a fire merit system not later than July 1, 2021. Provides that a unit may dissolve the fire merit system after January 1, 2022, by following the procedure in current law for establishing a fire merit system.
Who sponsors SB 70?
SB 70 is sponsored by Karen Tallian.
What is the current status of SB 70?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 70?
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