The bill amends existing laws regarding claims for fire services in Arkansas, specifically updating the Schedule of Equipment Rates used in these claims. It modifies Arkansas Code 14-53-102(b)(1)(C)(iii) and Arkansas Code 20-22-901(b)(2)(C)(iii) to specify that the board shall utilize the Schedule of Equipment Rates published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the United States Department of Homeland Security, removing the previous stipulation that these rates were to be based on the version in effect as of January 1, 2013.

By eliminating the reference to the specific date, the bill allows for the adoption of the most current equipment rates published by FEMA, ensuring that fire service claims are based on up-to-date and relevant financial standards. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of claims related to firefighting services beyond municipal limits and for volunteer fire departments.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1414 Original - 2-5-2025 01:47 PM: 14-53-102(b), 20-22-901(b)
Old version HB1414 V2 - 2-24-2025 10:24 AM: 14-53-102(b), 20-22-901(b)
HB 1414: 14-53-102(b), 20-22-901(b)
Act 417: 14-53-102(b), 20-22-901(b)