Bill
SB 1897
85(R) - 2017
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Local Government
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Charles Perry
Sponsor(s)
John Frullo
Bill Caption
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision may declare a local state of disaster. SB 1897 would require a declaration to include the description, location, and causes of the disaster. This bill would also require the posting of the declaration on the subdivision’s website and would allow a subdivision to request a suspension or waiver of a deadline from the governor (such as for a budget or tax) if it is reasonably necessary to cope with the disaster.
Vote Recommendation Notes
SB 1897 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
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