HB 861 -- SURPLUS PROPERTY

Under current law, the Commissioner of Administration may
distribute state surplus supplies or property to certain
volunteer fire protection associations in the same manner as
used for the distribution of federal surplus property.  This
bill extends the eligible donees to include all fire
departments, fire protection districts, and certain not-for--
profit public service corporations which provide training to
fire departments, emergency medical technicians, and police
officers in search and recovery techniques, water rescue, ice
rescue, and watercraft operation.

HB 861 -- SURPLUS PROPERTY (Griesheimer)

Under current law, the Commissioner of Administration may
distribute state surplus supplies or property to certain
volunteer fire protection associations in the same manner as
used for the distribution of federal surplus property.  This
bill extends the eligible donees to include all fire
departments, fire protection districts, and certain not for
profit public service corporations which provide training to
fire departments, emergency medical technicians, and police
officers in search and recovery techniques, water rescue, ice
rescue, and watercraft operation.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 861 -- SURPLUS PROPERTY

CO-SPONSORS:  Griesheimer, Murray

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Governmental Organization and Review by a vote of 11 to 0.

Under current law, the Commissioner of Administration may
distribute state surplus supplies or property to certain
volunteer fire protection associations in the same manner as
used for the distribution of federal surplus property.  This
bill extends the eligible donees to include all fire
departments, fire protection districts, and certain not for
profit public service corporations which provide training to
fire departments, emergency medical technicians, and police
officers in search and recovery techniques, water rescue, ice
rescue, and watercraft operation.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this will help volunteer fire
fighters and search and rescue teams purchase needed supplies
and equipment.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives Griesheimer and
Murray; Mid-Mo Search and Rescue; State Fire Marshall; Missouri
State Council of Fire Fighters; and Missouri Fire Service
Alliance.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 861 -- Surplus Property

Co-Sponsors:  Griesheimer, Murray

Under current law, the Commissioner of Administration may
distribute state surplus supplies or property to certain
volunteer fire protection associations in the same manner as
used for the distribution of federal surplus property.  This
bill extends the eligible donees to include all fire
departments, fire protection districts, and certain not for
profit public service corporations which provide training to
fire departments, emergency medical technicians, and police
officers in search and recovery techniques, water rescue, ice
rescue, and watercraft operation.