SB19-020
Wildland Fire Airspace Patrol System
Concerning development of a system to patrol the airspace above wildland fires, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2019 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Civil Law
Wildland fires - aerial firefighting - patrolling airspace - appropriation. The center of excellence for advanced technology aerial firefighting is required, subject to available appropriations, to study and, if feasible, implement a system to patrol the airspace above wildland fires.
For the 2019-20 state fiscal year, $350,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the department of public safety for use by the division of fire prevention and control.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)