HB 287 -- Consolidation of Fire Protection Districts Sponsor: Roorda This bill allows fire protection districts to consolidate upon approval by the voters within the fire protection districts. If consolidation is approved, the consolidated board will consist of the existing districts' board members, but may be reduced from six members to five upon the first occurrence of a vacancy. The consolidated fire protection district will levy the same taxes as levied by the fire protection district with the lowest levy prior to consolidation.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives