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HB 603

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104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

House Bill 603 establishes the Alabama Resilience Council to enhance disaster preparedness, coordinate efforts, and promote community awareness across the state.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 603

Summary of House Bill 603: Alabama Resilience Council

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 603
  • Title: Alabama Resilience Council
  • Status: Currently Indefinitely Postponed
  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Authorities

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 603 aims to establish the Alabama Resilience Council as a permanent advisory group within the executive branch of the state government. The council's primary purpose is to coordinate resilience-related activities across state agencies and facilitate collaboration between the government and the private sector. This initiative is designed to proactively address and mitigate the harmful impacts of natural and manmade disasters on Alabama's communities and infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  1. Establishment of the Council:

    • The bill formally creates the Alabama Resilience Council, which was initially established by Executive Order No. 736.
    • The council will consist of voting members, including the Governor and heads of various state agencies, as well as non-voting members from federal and local entities.

  2. Chief Resilience Officer:

    • The bill authorizes the appointment of a Chief Resilience Officer responsible for coordinating the council's activities and overseeing the development of a statewide resilience plan.

  3. Statewide Resilience Plan:

    • A requirement for a comprehensive statewide resilience plan and a risk and vulnerability assessment to identify and address potential threats to the state.

  4. Duties of the Council:

    • Develop strategies to enhance statewide resilience efforts.
    • Increase community awareness and education regarding risks and mitigation strategies.
    • Engage the private sector in resilience initiatives.
    • Identify funding opportunities to support resilience projects.

Impact

  • Who Would Be Affected:

    • The bill would impact state agencies, local governments, businesses, and communities across Alabama by promoting a coordinated approach to disaster preparedness and resilience.
    • Citizens would benefit from increased awareness and resources aimed at mitigating risks associated with disasters.

  • Fiscal Implications:

    • The fiscal note indicates that the bill may increase the obligations of the executive branch, particularly concerning the compensation and benefits of the Chief Resilience Officer. The exact financial impact remains undetermined.

Procedural Timeline

  • April 22, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the House Committee on State Government.
  • April 29, 2025: Reported out of committee and read for the second time.
  • May 6, 2025: Bill was indefinitely postponed.

Related Legislation

  • SB 346: A companion bill that may address similar issues regarding resilience and disaster preparedness in Alabama.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 603, highlighting its objectives, key provisions, and potential impacts on the state of Alabama.

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

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