JOINT POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION

House Bill 6338

Sponsor:  Rep. Jim Howell

Committee:  Local Government and Urban Policy

Complete to 11-29-04

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6338 AS INTRODUCED 11-10-04

Public Act 33 of 1951 authorizes, among other things, contiguous townships, villages, and cities to provide joint police and/or fire protection.  The act authorizes the levying of special assessments and the creation of joint administrative boards, for police protection, fire protection, or both.  The act applies to cities with a population of under 15,000.  House Bill 6338 would increase the city population limit to 100,000.

MCL 41.810 and 41.811

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no state fiscal impact.  The levying of any additional local millages would be optional for local units.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Jim Stansell

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.