HB767

AN ACT relating to emergency management and declaring an emergency.

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Kentucky HB767 establishes the Division of Emergency Management to coordinate emergency response and management in the state.

Kentucky HB767 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to establish the Division of Emergency Management as the primary agency for coordinating emergency response and management. The Division is tasked with developing a comprehensive emergency management program, maintaining the Kentucky Emergency Operations Plan, and coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts across state, local, and federal agencies. The Division also manages area field offices, provides funding to local emergency management agencies, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

Mar 17

9:00 AM

House Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 137)

Apr 1

Senate

received in Senate

Apr 1

Senate

to Rules (S)