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Re-ref to the Com on Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery, if favorable, Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-07-28

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill establishes a new special fund called the Disaster Readiness and Response Fund within the Office of the State Treasurer, separate from the state's General Fund and other existing funds. The bill does not specify funding amounts, how money enters the fund, or how it will be used.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that creating a dedicated fund for disaster readiness and response helps ensure money is available specifically for emergency preparation and disaster recovery efforts.
• •A separate fund may prevent disaster resources from being diverted to other budget priorities and could streamline emergency response by having designated financial resources ready when disasters strike.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question the bill's lack of detail about funding sources, spending authority, and specific uses of the fund.
• •Without these details, critics argue the bill creates an empty mechanism and may worry that establishing new funds without clear fiscal plans could complicate state budget management or create administrative redundancy.