LGC 14.3 - Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023 (STATUTE)

[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023

To procure firefighting equipment for the National Guard and local fire stations in Lincoln, in response to Canadian fires and potential for future fires in Lincoln

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023".

Section 2. Funding Procurement of Firefighting Equipment

a. The Government of Lincoln shall make a one-time payment of $250 million in order to fund the procurement of firefighting equipment, including but not limited to turnout gear, air packs, firefighting personal protective equipment, and trucks.

b. Half of these supplies shall be provided to municipal firefighting departments that are identified as being in need of equipment, with higher priority to rural departments. Departments may make requests to the Government of Lincoln to be identified as being in need.

c. The remaining half of the supplies will be provided to the National Guard of Lincoln in order to equip the personnel being sent to Canada in accordance with Governor Oleg's Executive Order #20.  

Section 3. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately.

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[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

As we know, wildfires in Canada have caused major issues for us in Lincoln. This act hopes to remedy that by giving the numerous national guardspeople being sent into Canada the equipment they need to fight these fires and stop the problem at its source. Considering there is the possibility for fires to happen in Lincoln as well, we should also prepare our local departments as well, and make sure they do not have too little equipment.

[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

motioning for a final vote

[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

No objections being heard, we move to a final vote for 48 hours or until all members have voted.

[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

AYE

[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

By a vote of 4-0-0-1, this bill passes and is sent to the Governor for signature or veto.

Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023

To procure firefighting equipment for the National Guard and local fire stations in Lincoln, in response to Canadian fires and potential for future fires in Lincoln

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023".

Section 2. Funding Procurement of Firefighting Equipment

a. The Government of Lincoln shall make a one-time payment of $250 million in order to fund the procurement of firefighting equipment, including but not limited to turnout gear, air packs, firefighting personal protective equipment, and trucks.

b. Half of these supplies shall be provided to municipal firefighting departments that are identified as being in need of equipment, with higher priority to rural departments. Departments may make requests to the Government of Lincoln to be identified as being in need.

c. The remaining half of the supplies will be provided to the National Guard of Lincoln in order to equip the personnel being sent to Canada in accordance with Governor Oleg's Executive Order #20.  

Section 3. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately.

x. WB

[GM Team Member and Deputy PPT WB]

Small fix. Nerd voted more than 48 hours after the vote opened and as such his vote is not counted.