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MO HB296

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a certification program for broadcast engineers and technical personnel as "first informer broadcasters" to be established in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Public Safety

  • Defines "broadcaster" as FCC-licensed radio or television stations subject to Emergency Alert System participation

  • Requires training programs to cover restoring/repairing broadcast facilities in disaster areas and personal safety for first informer broadcasters during emergencies

  • Grants certified first informer broadcasters access to emergency and disaster areas to restore, repair, or resupply broadcast equipment including transmitters, generators, and fuel transport

  • Missouri Broadcasters Association is responsible for paying all costs of developing and implementing the training program

Legislative Description

Establishes the First Informer Broadcasters Act that allows broadcasters to develop comprehensive coordinated plans for preparing for and responding to an emergency or disaster

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety4/21/2015
Select Committee on State and Local Governments3/10/2015
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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