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FL H1109

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Richard Stark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 252.35 to require qualified interpreters be included in any televised broadcast of a developing weather emergency as part of the state's communications and warning system.

  • Defines "qualified interpreter" as a person certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

  • Modifies the Division of Emergency Management's responsibilities regarding the state comprehensive emergency management plan to establish this interpretation requirement.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

State Emergency Communications and Warning System

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Committee

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/30/2018
Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee1/7/2018

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