AR HB1214

Increases the disaster response and recovery fund from $2,000,000 to $10,250,000 for immediate emergency response costs.

Increases the hazard mitigation fund from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 solely for hazard mitigation assistance.

Eliminates the separate disaster recovery fund and catastrophic loss fund, consolidating them into the disaster response and recovery fund structure.

Increases the aggregate annual limit for the Disaster Assistance Fund from $13,250,000 to $16,250,000 per fiscal year.

Maintains existing provisions requiring Governor proclamation and executive order authorization for fund expenditures, with Director of Division of Emergency Management verification for immediate response activities.