Bill: SB 1897, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
2nd Chamber Committee
House Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
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.
