HB5253Introduced in the House
FIRE DIST-TRUSTEE COMPENSATION
Introduced by Daniel Swanson, District 71
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $1,500 (rather that $1,000) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having more than 3 but fewer than 10 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,000 (rather that $1,500) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having 10 or more full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,500 (rather that $2,000) per annum.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 9, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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