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WA SB5046
WA SB5046Providing public notices of public health, safety, and welfare in a language other than English.
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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
04/04/2017
04/04/2017
Crossed Over
02/27/2017
02/27/2017
Passed
04/23/2017
04/23/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2017
05/16/2017
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing public notices of public health,1safety, and welfare in a language other than English; amending RCW238.52.010 and 38.52.070; adding new sections to chapter 38.52 RCW;3and creating new sections.4
AI Summary
This bill requires state agencies that provide life safety information in emergencies or disasters to submit communication plans and annual reports to the relevant legislative committees. It also amends the definition of "communication plan" in the state's emergency management laws and requires local emergency organizations to include communication plans for notifying significant population segments, including those with limited English proficiency, of emergency life safety information. The bill aims to ensure that all persons in harm's way during an emergency are informed in a manner they can understand.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2017. (on 05/16/2017)
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