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Bill Summary · LC 3334

Summary of LC 3334 — Create a Local Emergency Quick Response Funding Program

Overview

LC 3334 is a bill introduced to establish a new funding program intended to support rapid local government responses to emergencies and disasters. The bill is categorized under appropriations and local government, with related references to emergency and disaster services and county/ local government matters. As of the latest available information, the bill is in draft form and has progressed through several drafting stages.

Purpose and Scope

  • Intent: Create a local emergency quick response funding program to provide rapid funding assistance to counties and municipalities for emergency response activities.
  • Scope: The program would operate at the local government level, supporting emergency-related needs that arise quickly and require prompt funding decisions. The bill’s subject matter aligns with state finance and local government authorizations, with potential implications for emergency services and disaster response operations.

Provisions (Current Status)

  • The full text with specific program design elements (eligibility criteria, funding amounts, administration, application processes, disbursement procedures, reporting, and oversight) is not provided in the information available here.
  • What is confirmed: the bill’s stated purpose is the creation of a local emergency quick response funding program. As a draft, the exact mechanics and governance structures are not yet disclosed in the summary.

Affected Parties

  • Local governments (counties and municipalities) that would access funds for emergency response activities.
  • Emergency and disaster service providers operating under local government authorities.
  • State finance and related oversight bodies involved in appropriations and funding administration.

Legislative Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024.
  • Draft progress (LC process):
    • December 14, 2024: Drafter assigned
    • February 12, 2025: Draft in Legal Review; Draft in Edit
    • February 24, 2025: Draft in Input/Proofing
    • February 26, 2025: Draft in Assembly; Draft Ready for Delivery; Draft in Final Drafter Review
    • February 28, 2025: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  • Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, indicating the bill remains in the drafting stage with no final floor action or enacted status yet.

Fiscal and Administrative Considerations

  • Specific funding levels, source of funds, eligibility rules, administration, oversight, reporting requirements, and sunset provisions are not detailed in the provided information.
  • As an appropriations-related measure, the bill would be expected to specify funding appropriation amounts, allocation mechanisms, and accountability measures once the full text is released.

Next Steps and Monitoring

  • Review the full bill text when released to understand:
    • Eligibility criteria for localities and projects
    • Funding amount, source, and disbursement process
    • Application and approval timelines
    • Oversight, reporting, and audit requirements
    • Sunset/renewal or continuation provisions
  • Track committee referrals, amendments, and any fiscal notes that accompany the bill during further legislative consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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