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ID H0259

ID H0259
Amends existing law to revise the definitions of “disaster,” “militia,” and “disaster emergency account” and to define “epidemic” and “pandemic.”


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
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,” “militia,” and “disaster emergency account” and to define “epidemic” and “pandemic.”

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the definitions of "disaster," "militia," and "disaster emergency account," and to define "epidemic" and "pandemic." The bill expands the definition of "disaster" to include epidemics, pandemics, and cybersecurity incidents, while excluding violent acts that constitute a state of extreme peril. The definition of "militia" is broadened to include all members of the Idaho Army and Air National Guard in the service of the state. The "disaster emergency account" is clarified to cover obligations and expenses arising out of a declared state of disaster emergency. The bill also provides definitions for "epidemic" and "pandemic" based on specific thresholds of attack rates and fatality rates.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 03/04/2021)

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