Establishes the rural emergency first responder program revolving fund
This bill creates a revolving fund to support rural emergency first responders through grants for specialized training. It directly affects local police, fire, emergency services, hospitals, and agricultural safety organizations by providing affordable access to "farmedic" programs - training that combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice in real rural settings like farms and fields. The fund, financed through state appropriations and investment earnings, will cover eligible costs such as equipment, materials, and staff fees for qualifying organizations to expand their participation in these programs. Grantees must repay funds or use them as specified, ensuring the fund remains sustainable for ongoing rural emergency response training.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 8, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
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Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
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