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ID H0202

Amends existing law to revise the definitions of “disaster” and “militia” and to define “epidemic” and “pandemic.”


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Introduced
02/17/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACT -- Amends existing law to revise the definitions of “disaster” and “militia” and to define “epidemic” and “pandemic.”

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the definitions of "disaster" and "militia" and to define "epidemic" and "pandemic." Specifically, it expands the definition of "disaster" to include epidemics, pandemics, and cybersecurity incidents, but excludes violent acts that constitute a state of extreme peril. It also broadens the definition of "militia" to include all members of the Idaho Army and Air National Guard in the service of the state. Additionally, the bill provides definitions for "epidemic" and "pandemic" to clarify the terms based on attack rates and fatality rates.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (H)

Last Action

U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee (on 02/25/2021)

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