HB4601Introduced in the House
FIRE PROTECT DIST APPEAL
Introduced by Nabeela Syed, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a fire protection district organized under the Act may appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire station. Provides that the fire protection district shall provide the State Fire Marshal with evidence of why multiple access point are required. Provides that the county may offer evidence to the State Fire Marshal that shows the specific reasons for denying a request for multiple access points. Provides that, unless the State Fire Marshal approves of the fire protection district's appeal, the county retains full authority over access points. Provides that neither the county or the fire protection district may appeal the State Fire Marshal's decision. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Requires the State Fire Marshal to issue a binding decision on a fire protection district's appeal under the Fire Protection District Act within 90 days of receiving the appeal, unless the Fire Marshal requests additional information.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Police & Fire Committee Committee · March 26, 2026
10
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | 22 | Yes |
| Mary Gill | 35 | Yes |
| Patrick Sheehan | 37 | No |
| Barbara Hernandez | 50 | Not Voting |
| Justin Cochran | 55 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Nicole La Ha | 82 | Yes |
| Matt Hanson | 83 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 010-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. John M. Cabello
State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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