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Bill Analysis - SB 5101, Tribal Representation on the Emergency Management Council

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A Bill Analysis of SB 5101 from the Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research for the Community & Economic Development Committee, with a hearing date of 3/10/21. The brief description is establishing tribal representation on the emergency management council, by request of Military Department. The analysis says the Emergency Management Council is limited to 18 members appointed by the adjutant general. Under the summary of the bill, the Council may consist of not more than 20 members and includes two representatives of federally recognized tribes. It lists the appropriation as None and an effective date 90 days after adjournment of the session.

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Washington State                 BILL
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research  ANALYSIS
Community & Economic Development
Committee
                                         SB 5101
Brief Description: Establishing tribal representation on the emergency management council.

Sponsors: Senators Stanford, Conway, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Hunt, Nguyen, Randall, Saldaña,
    Wagoner and Wilson, C.; by request of Military Department.


                                     Brief Summary of Bill
          • Adds two representatives of federally recognized tribes to the
            Emergency Management Council.


Hearing Date: 3/10/21

Staff: Kyle Raymond (786-7190).

Background:

The Emergency Management Council (Council) advises the Governor and the adjutant general
on all matters pertaining to state and local emergency management.

The Council must prepare an annual assessment of statewide emergency preparedness, including,
specific progress on hazard mitigation and reduction efforts, implementation of seismic safety
improvements, reduction of flood hazards, and coordination of hazardous materials planning and
response activities. The Council must also review administrative rules governing state and local
emergency management practices and recommend necessary revisions to the adjutant general.

The Council is limited to 18 members appointed by the adjutant general. The membership of the
Council includes, but is not limited to, representatives of:
   • city and county governments;



     This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
     members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
     constitute a statement of legislative intent.

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    • sheriffs and police chiefs;
    • the Washington State Patrol;
    • the Military Department;
    • the Department of Ecology;
    • state and local fire chiefs;
    • seismic safety experts;
    • state and local emergency management directors;
    • search and rescue volunteers;
    • medical professions with expertise in emergency medical care;
    • building officials;
    • private industry representatives with knowledge in emergency and hazardous materials
      management; and
    • the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Council members elect a chair from within the Council membership. The Council may
appoint ad hoc committees, subcommittees, and working groups required to develop specific
recommendations to improve of emergency management practices, standards, policies, or
procedures. The members of the Council serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed
for travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.


Summary of Bill:

The Council may consist of not more than 20 members. The membership of the Council
includes two representatives of federally recognized tribes.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is
passed.




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