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Bill Summary · LC 1520

Summary: LC 1520 — Generally revise disaster and emergency laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 1520
  • Title: Generally revise disaster and emergency laws
  • Status: Draft (LC) Delivered to Requester
  • Introduced: November 16, 2024
  • Subjects: Appropriations; Emergency and Disaster Services; State Finance (also: Taxation Subjects)

LC 1520 appears to be a broad revision of the state’s disaster and emergency statutes. The available information indicates that the bill engages topics related to appropriations and state finance as they pertain to emergency and disaster services. The exact textual provisions are not provided in the available materials, so the summary below focuses on the bill’s scope and potential impacts inferred from its title and subject classifications.

Purpose and scope

  • The bill aims to “generally revise” disaster and emergency laws. While specific provisions are not listed here, such revisions typically address:
    • Governance and authorities during disasters (declarations, scope, duration)
    • Coordination among state agencies and local governments
    • Funding mechanisms, appropriations, and fiscal oversight related to emergency response
    • Procurement, contracting, and cost recovery during emergencies
    • Accountability, reporting, and disclosure related to disaster preparedness and response
  • Cross-cutting emphasis on appropriations and state finance suggests changes to how funds are allocated, mobilized, and oversight is conducted for disaster-related activities.

Key provisions (not specified in available text)

  • The exact sections, fiscal notes, and statutory amendments are not provided. Readers should expect the bill to potentially cover:
    • Revisions to the authority and scope of emergency declarations
    • Realignment or creation of funding streams for disaster response and recovery
    • Procurement rules and vendor engagement during emergencies
    • Intergovernmental coordination mechanisms (state-local, possibly regional mutual aid)
    • Reporting requirements and oversight of disaster-related expenditures
  • For precise provisions, the final bill text and any fiscal impact statements should be consulted.

who would be affected

  • State agencies involved in emergency management and disaster response (planning, operations, finance, procurement)
  • Local governments and first responders coordinating with the state during disasters
  • Vendors and contractors engaged in emergency procurement and recovery efforts
  • Residents, businesses, and communities impacted by how disasters are managed, funded, and recovered

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Draft status progression (key dates):
    • 2024-11-16: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-01-14 to 2025-01-17: Various drafting steps (Legal Review, Input/Proofing, Draft Ready for Delivery, etc.)
    • 2025-01-17: Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft in Assembly
    • 2025-01-28: Draft Delivered to Requester
  • These steps indicate the bill is in the late drafting phase and has not yet advanced to formal readings or committee consideration.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the full bill text and any fiscal notes to review the exact statutory changes proposed.
  • Monitor committee hearings and legislative calendars for LC 1520’s consideration and potential amendments.

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

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