HB 508 -- Fire Protection

Co-Sponsors:  Walton, Hoskins, Parker

This bill requires certain fire districts located in St. Louis
County which include certain street light maintenance districts
to establish subdistricts equivalent to the number of fire
district directors for the purpose of electing new directors.
The subdistricts must be established after proper notice and
within 60 days after August 28, 2003, and thereafter within six
months after each decennial census.  If the fire district fails
to establish boundaries within the deadline, the governing body
of the county must establish the subdistricts within certain
restrictions outlined in the bill.  The bill establishes
qualifications of directors, election procedures, and the filling
of vacancies.

The bill also prohibits firefighters from electioneering while on
duty or while wearing a uniform.  Violations may result in
forfeiture of employment.

The bill makes any certified firefighter who graduates from any
accredited fire academy in the state eligible for employment in
any type of fire district.  Fire districts and departments may
require continuing education and training.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:12 am