Distribution of revenue for public safety purposes.
Summary
Provides that, subject to the approval of a county adopting body, a fire protection district or a qualified fire protection territory may apply for distributions of tax revenue. Provides that a township that provides fire protection or emergency medical services (other than a township in Marion County) may apply to a county adopting body for a distribution of tax revenue for public safety purposes. Requires the adopting body to conduct a public hearing to review and approve the application. Specifies the method for determining the amount of the distribution to the qualified township.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Feb 2021
Senate Passage
Feb 2021
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Mar 2, 2021
Floor votes · Senate Feb 8, 2021
How they voted
45–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 47
Feb 8, 2021
D
Democratic11
81% Yea
R
Republican36
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 9, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House
upper
Feb 8, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 70: yeas 48, nays 0
upper
Jan 28, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
4 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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