HB0035

Authorizes state forestry firefighters to receive hazard pay and paid time off according to federal standards, appropriates funding, and requires rulemaking.

• Requires correctional forestry crew supervisors, correctional crew supervisors, correctional forestry crew managers, and other wildland firefighters employed by the state forestry division to receive a differential for firefighting work deemed hazardous in accordance with federal standards. (Sec. 1(a)(i))
• Makes state forestry division firefighters eligible for paid time off in accordance with federal standards for firefighter paid time off. (Sec. 1(a)(ii))
• Appropriates $422,500 from the general fund to the office of state lands and investments for hazard pay, effective May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with intent to include in standard budget for the following fiscal biennium. (Sec. 2)
• Requires the department of administration and information and the office of state lands and investments to promulgate rules necessary to implement the act. (Sec. 3)

Effective: May 1, 2026

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