An Act relating to a matching grant program for fire station construction and renovation; and providing for an effective date.

HB 207 creates a state matching grant program to fund fire station construction and renovation projects across Alaska. Local fire departments or municipalities can apply for grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, with the applicant responsible for the remaining portion. The program establishes a permanent grant fund that rolls over annually without lapsing, requiring the department to spend at least half of the fund’s balance each year on these grants. This directly supports community fire safety infrastructure by providing predictable funding for critical facility upgrades.