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NC S222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lee

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Renames "Urban Search and Rescue" program to "State Search and Rescue" throughout Chapter 166A of the General Statutes
  • Adds new definition of "search and rescue team" and removes outdated "urban search and rescue team" definition from statute
  • Appropriates $2,397,000 in recurring General Fund dollars to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management for fiscal year 2017-2018 to support statewide search and rescue operations in partnership with local governments
  • Funds may be used to purchase equipment, maintain equipment, and provide other necessary items for search and rescue services, with local match requirements satisfied through cash or in-kind contributions
  • Effective July 1, 2017 for funding provisions; remaining changes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Search & Rescue Name/Funds

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

4/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations/Base Budget4/4/2017
State and Local Government3/16/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/9/2017

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