S.B. No. 2778 amends Section 775.073(b) of the Health and Safety Code to increase the threshold for expenditures that can be made by an emergency services district employee without board approval. The bill specifies that an expenditure of more than $50,000 may not be paid unless it is presented to the board and approved, replacing the previous threshold of $2,000. This change allows for greater flexibility in financial management for emergency services districts, enabling employees to handle larger expenditures without needing immediate board consent. The new law will apply only to purchases made on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any purchases made prior to this date will still be governed by the existing regulations. This transition period allows for a smooth implementation of the new expenditure limits while maintaining accountability for past transactions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 775.073 (Health and Safety Code 775)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 775.073 (Health and Safety Code 775)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 775.073 (Health and Safety Code 775)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 775.073 (Health and Safety Code 775)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 775.073 (Health and Safety Code 775)