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FL S1466

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 252.35 to require qualified interpreters in televised broadcasts during developing emergencies.

  • 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.

  • Integrates the interpreter requirement into the state's communications and warning system established within the comprehensive emergency management plan.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

State Emergency Communications and Warning System

Last Action

Died in Rules

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2018
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security1/12/2018

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