An Act
ENROLLED HOUSE
BILL NO. 4091 By: Caldwell (Trey) of the
House
and
Rosino of the Senate
An Act relating to fire districts; amending 19 O.S.
2021, Section 351.1, which relates to agreements for
fire protection services by municipalities ; providing
procedure for disagreements over service areas
between jurisdictions; directing disputes be
arbitrated by Fire Marshal's Commission; providing
certain considerations; providing an effective date;
and declaring an emergency .
SUBJECT: Fire districts
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 19 O.S. 2021, Section 351.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 351.1 A. The board of county commissioners of each
county may enter into agreements with any municipality for the
furnishing of fire protection and emergency services, including, but
not limited to, medical attention an d wreck removal, by said
municipality for all persons and property in areas outside the
corporate limits of such municipality and to pay for such services a
reasonable amount on a per run basis, or such other equitable b asis
as may be agreed upon, and to p ay for such services from funds of
the county general fund or the county highway fund. The board of
county commissioners of each county may also enter into reciprocal
agreements with other counties for such services. The board of
county commissioners sha ll also have the authority to collect
charges for such services performed by a municipality or another ENR. H. B. NO. 4091 Page 2
county, pursuant to the provision of this section, from any person
to whom such services are provided. Said funds sh all be disbursed
to the entities providing services.
B. Should a disagreement over service areas arise between
jurisdictions providing services, with or without an agreement as
described in subsection A of this section, either entity may
petition for arbitration by the Fire Marshal's Commission to
determine boundary lines for the entities involved. In making a
determination, the Fire Marshal's Commission shall consider, but is
not limited to, the importance of a quick response time, the
financial burden on both t he service providers and the jurisdiction
receiving services, and the capabi lities of both jurisdictions to
render services.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessar y for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force fro m and after its passage and approval.
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Passed the House of Representatives the 12th day of March, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the 16th day of April, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________
Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _____ ____
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________
Governor of the State of Oklahoma
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secr etary of State this __________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________