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MS HB652

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) must establish a statewide planning and mapping system for public buildings to assist response agencies during terrorism or emergency situations, contingent on available funding

  • The system must include floor plans, fire protection information, building evacuation plans, utility information, known hazards, and emergency contact information, with standards for software compatibility across participating agencies

  • State agencies and political subdivisions must submit annual progress reports to MEMA by July 1 starting in 2014, with MEMA providing a summarized overview to the Legislature by October 1, 2017 and annually thereafter

  • Participating entities must incorporate evacuation routes and strategies, alarm systems, shelter-in-place plans, and violence prevention training into the system

  • MEMA must pursue federal funding and may accept gifts and grants to develop the system and distribute funds to participating state agencies and political subdivisions

Legislative Description

Public safety; require MEMA to establish statewide planning and mapping system.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Property1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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