BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6462

SB 6462: Firefighter duties/wildfire

Addressing the duties of a firefighter at the scene of a wildfire beyond the boundaries of the firefighter's district.

Summary

Creates a qualified duty requiring a firefighter to undertake fire-suppression efforts if he or she encounters a wildfire that poses a danger to human life or structures, regardless of whether the fire is outside the boundaries of the firefighter's jurisdiction.
Provides a firefighter with qualified immunity from civil liability when responding to an emergency or engaging in firefighting efforts outside of his or her jurisdiction.

From the Engrossed House Bill Analysis 2010 (ESB 6462), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to firefighter duties;

Passed February 15, 2010

Version voted on: ESB 6462

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	1
Republican	17	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 6462)
Mar 11, 2010By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 6462)
Feb 16, 2010First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. (ESB 6462)
Feb 15, 2010Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 6462)
Feb 15, 2010Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6462)
Feb 15, 2010Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6462)
Feb 11, 2010Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6462)
Feb 2, 2010Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESB 6462)
Feb 1, 2010GO - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6462)
Feb 1, 2010Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6462)
Jan 14, 2010First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (ESB 6462)

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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