2017 House Bill 5198 / 2018 Public Act 80

Expand governmental mutual forest fire assistance to other disasters

Introduced in the House

Oct. 31, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Sue Allor (R-106)

To expand a law that lets the state enter into mutual assistance agreements with other states and the federal government for fighting forest fires, including joint training, so that it would also apply to natural or human-caused incidents that require “an organized response by a public, private, or governmental entity to protect life, public health or safety, or other values”.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 13, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Feb. 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 7, 2018

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To expand a law that lets the state enter into mutual assistance agreements with other states and the federal government for fighting forest fires, including joint training, so that it would also apply to natural or human-caused incidents that require “an organized response by a public, private, or governmental entity to protect life, public health or safety, or other values”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 19, 2018