LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6300 NOTE PREPARED: Mar 1, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1027 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Fire Department Work Schedule.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Hostettler BILL STATUS: Enrolled
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Tomes
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that a fire department may deviate from the required maximum
work hours for members of the fire department only if authorized by a collective bargaining agreement,
memorandum of understanding, or other similar written mutual agreement with an exclusive recognized
representative of employees of the fire department.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Local fire departments may see an increase in expenditures and
workload from a new agreement on the maximum hour limit. Compensation and the maximum hour limit will
depend on if the local fire department wants to increase the maximum hour limit and if it is agreed upon with
the exclusive recognized representative of the employees of the fire department.
Currently, the maximum hour limit is an average of 56 hours per week. The exception is an average of 63
hours per week for those fire departments using that standard on September 1, 1985.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
HB 1027 1 Local Agencies Affected: Local units with fire departments.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Nate Bodnar, 317-234-9476.
HB 1027 2