A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a legislative task force with an advisory committee of stakeholders to review, update and codify Pennsylvania's emergency management services law.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish a task force and advisory committee to review, update, and codify Pennsylvania’s emergency management services law. The law, last updated in 1996, needs to reflect modern emergency response capabilities. The task force will include legislators and representatives from various emergency management agencies and stakeholder organizations across the state. The advisory committee will provide input and recommendations for improvements to emergency services delivery.
Key provisions
- Establishes a legislative task force to review and update the emergency management law.
- Creates an advisory committee composed of representatives from key state and local agencies.
- The task force will consist of Senate and House members from the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
- The advisory committee includes representatives from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the State Fire Commissioner, and County Commissioners Association.
- The committee is tasked with analyzing challenges and identifying weaknesses in the current system.
- The committee will seek input from a wide range of stakeholders.
- The advisory committee must submit a final report with legislative recommendations by November 30, 2026.
- Members of the advisory committee will not be compensated but can be reimbursed for expenses.
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Patrick Stefano
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