Legislative Priorities

PFESI 2011 - 2012 Legislative Priorities

1. Reauthorization of the Volunteer Fire Grant 
2. Sprinklers
3. Cancer Presumption
4. Background Checks
5. Tax Breaks for Volunteers – Local HB 250, SB 597 – State SB 775
1. Act 84 Reform
2. Training Issues Funding/Relief/.5% tax on fire insurance
6. Career Grants – SB 649, HB 1505/ Fireworks Tax – SB 775
7. SR 60 and HR 148
8. Free or Reduced Tuition (SB 87 Military Personnel Passed Senate)
9. Small Games of Chance
10. VLAP Increase 2%
11. Permanent Relief Tax Exemption
12. Bingo License/Mergers
13. Career Training Standards
14. Permanent Fire Dept. License Plates
15. Marcellus Oil Tax 2% for Fire & EMS
16. Statewide Civil Service
17. 4 Dollars per Drivers License to Support EMS Companies
18. Billing
19. Income Tax Sign Off for PFESI