BILL NO. Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed SCS for SB 197
SUBJECT: Liability, Fire Protection
TYPE: Original
DATE: May 3, 2001
Net Effect on All State Funds
FUND AFFECTED
FY 2002
FY 2003
FY 2004 None
Total Estimated
$0
$0
$0
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety (DFS) state that many volunteer fire departments are not able to purchase new or used equipment due to budget limitations and that this legislation would provide a donation program where other fire departments could donate used equipment to those departments in need. The DFS assumes they or their designee would ensure that the donated equipment would work properly. The DFS assumes this proposal would not have a fiscal impact on their agency.
The Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol and Office of State Courts Administrator also assume the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact on their respective agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004
(10 mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004
(10 mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact on small businesses would be expected due to this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
Currently, immunity relating to donated fire equipment is limited to "used personal protection equipment" and "fire protection clothing". This act allows immunity for any donated fire equipment provided:
(1) The State Fire Marshal approves the equipment;
DESCRIPTION (continued)
(2) Any donated motor vehicle passes inspection;
(3) The receiving agency demonstrates the equipment works properly; and
(4) Donor agencies inform receiving agencies, in writing, of any defects.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program, and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol
Office of State Courts Administrator
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
May 3, 2001