Bill > HB3831

This bill officially recognizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 (OK-TF1) as the state's designated team for urban search and rescue and deployment during emergencies, making it the primary asset for requests outside Oklahoma under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which is an agreement allowing states to share resources during disasters. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is empowered to create rules for managing the fund dedicated to EMAC and out-of-state rescue deployments. The bill appropriates a total of $7 million from the state's General Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to this fund; $5 million is for direct reimbursement of deployment costs for OK-TF1, and the remaining $2 million is specifically allocated to the Oklahoma City and Tulsa teams of OK-TF1 for personnel, equipment, logistics, and readiness enhancements like training and specialized gear, with strict limitations preventing these funds from being used for routine fire department operations. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3831&Session=2600