Bill
HB 1009
85(R) - 2017
House Urban Affairs
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House Urban Affairs
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Firefighters
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Roberto Alonzo
Sponsor(s)
Jose Menendez
Bill Caption
Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1009 would amend the Government Code to prohibit an employee of a municipality from performing a duty classified as a wildland firefighting duty, including conducting a prescribed burn, except under certain conditions.
Vote Recommendation Notes
We opposed this bill in the House. It has since been amended to alleviate our objection. We remain neutral on this bill as it appears in the Senate on second reading.