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MO HB2796
Bill
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Shane Roden
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AI Summary
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Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transfers from the Department of Health and Senior Services to the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Public Safety, effective August 28, 2016
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Missouri Emergency Response Commission relocates from its current placement to the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Public Safety
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Commission membership includes directors (or designees) from Economic Development, Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Health and Senior Services, plus six governor-appointed members and four state legislators
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Governor-appointed members serve four-year terms with no term limits, require senate confirmation, and no more than three may belong to the same political party
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Commission responsibilities include implementing the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, designating local emergency planning districts, and coordinating hazardous materials response planning
Legislative Description
Moves the Missouri Emergency Response Commission and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to the Missouri Division of Fire Safety of the Missouri Department of Public Safety
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
5/13/2016