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LC 2662

Generally revise emergency and disaster services laws and provide appropriations

2025 Regular Session

Rewrites emergency/disaster laws and provides funding to update authorities and boost readiness, response, and recovery for state, local, and tribal partners.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2662

Summary of LC 2662 — Generally revise emergency and disaster services laws and provide appropriations

Quick facts

  • Bill number: LC 2662
  • Title: Generally revise emergency and disaster services laws and provide appropriations
  • Status: Draft (Legislative Council) — Died in Process
  • Introduced: December 10, 2024
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2024-12-10: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process
  • Subject: Appropriations; Emergency and Disaster Services

What the bill aims to do

LC 2662 is described by its title as a comprehensive rewrite of statutes governing emergency and disaster services, coupled with appropriations to support the proposed changes. While the full text is not provided here, the bill’s purpose typically includes reorganizing statutory authority, updating definitions and duties related to emergency management, and aligning funding with the revised framework.

Likely scope and provisions (high-level, based on the title)

Because the actual draft text is not included, the following areas are commonly addressed in bills of this nature and may be relevant to LC 2662:
- Statutory revisions: Updates to the core laws governing emergency management, disaster response, recovery, mitigation, and related functions.
- Agency authority and structure: Possible redefinition of roles for state agencies (e.g., a state emergency management entity) and enhanced coordination with local governments, tribes, and critical partners.
- Preparedness, response, and recovery: Strengthened requirements for preparedness planning, incident command, resource mobilization, mutual aid, and post-disaster recovery mechanisms.
- Funding and appropriations: New or reallocated appropriations to support emergency services programs, hazard mitigation, disaster relief, training, equipment, and technology needs.
- Procurement and contracting: Revisions to procurement rules and contracting to speed emergency purchases and ensure accountability.
- Oversight and reporting: Increased reporting, audits, or performance metrics to track program effectiveness and fiscal stewardship.
- Intergovernmental coordination: Provisions to improve coordination between state level and localities, including guidance for interagency collaboration during disasters.

Note: These listed areas reflect common content in similar measures. The specific LC 2662 provisions may differ.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies responsible for emergency management, disaster response, and recovery.
  • Local governments, tribal authorities, and first responders that implement emergency plans and mutual aid agreements.
  • Recipients of state disaster relief funding and preparedness grants.
  • Taxpayers and residents who benefit from enhanced disaster readiness and recovery capabilities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is a Legislative Council (LC) draft and was introduced on December 10, 2024.
  • It did not advance to passage and is recorded as “Died in Process” as of May 27, 2025.
  • If revived, it would require reintroduction or reintroduction as a new draft, committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes, with timeline contingent on legislative scheduling.

Additional notes

  • Textual details and exact provisions are not provided here. Access to the full draft would clarify specific statutory changes, funding amounts, and implementation timelines.
  • For stakeholders, monitoring any future reintroduction or revision of LC 2662 would be important to assess renewed implications for emergency and disaster services funding and authority.

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

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