KY HB767

Amends KRS 39A.050 to add a new duty for the Division of Emergency Management to institute and maintain the Kentucky Qualification System

Kentucky Qualification System will establish qualification procedures, certification programs, and credentialing standards for professionals involved in disaster and incident management

Covers incident management teams and emergency operations centers personnel

Declares an emergency exists due to the critical safety need for qualified, certified, and credentialed personnel to respond to natural disasters and emergencies

Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor