1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to public safety; requiring a report from the state fire marshal.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. REPORT.
 1.5 	By January 15, 2013, the state fire marshal shall report to the chairs and ranking 
1.6 	minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees having 
1.7 	jurisdiction over the state fire marshal on minimum standards with which newly 
1.8 	established fire departments should be required to comply. At a minimum, the standards 
1.9 	must address staffing levels, equipment needs, estimated response times, and the 
1.10 	experience levels of departmental personnel.