2021 Regular Session SB 605 A

• At the request of: (at the request of Douglas County Fire District No. 2 Chief Rob Bullock, Lupe Preciado-McAlister)
• Bill Title: Relating to annexing territory to rural fire protection districts; declaring an emergency.

Catchline/Summary

Provides that, if rural fire protection district contains lands that are within seven road miles of fire station within district or brought within seven road miles of fire station within district by new road and that are not subject to assessments for fire protection by district, county board must initiate annexation of lands upon request by district.

Provides that, if rural fire protection district contains improved] lands , or new improvements,] that are within seven road miles of fire station within district or brought within seven road miles of fire station within district by new road and that are not subject to assessments for fire protection by district, county board must initiate by resolution] annexation of territory containing] lands upon request by district. Requires] Exempts annexation from requirements that hearing and election on proposed annexation be conducted as is required for district formation proceedings. Directs county board to establish process for annexation. Provides that annexed territory is] lands are subject to outstanding indebtedness of district, permanent rate limit established by district and local option taxes imposed by district. Provides that annexed lands may be subject to assessments for fire protection by district and certain fee only if or when lands are improved.

Declares emergency, effective on passage.

• Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact Issued
• Revenue Impact: No Revenue Impact
• Current Location: In House Committee
• Current Committee: House Committee On Agriculture and Natural Resources