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S3799Senate2015-2016 Session

Requires the division of homeland security and emergency services to provide recommendations on the implementation of tornado warning systems in the state

Sponsor James Sanders Jr.SD-10Affects Local Government
Status
In Senate Committee
Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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James Sanders Jr.

Senator · Senate District 10

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  1. Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
  2. Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S3799

Title of bill

An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the division of homeland security and emergency services to provide recommendations on the implementation of tornado warning systems in the state

Purpose or general idea of bill

This bill would clarify that implementing tornado warnings systems will benefit the states with sirens and etc. of warnings.

Summary of specific provisions

Section one of the bill would clarify that the division shall analyze and report on the feasibility of implementing tornado warning systems, including the installation of tornado sirens in municipalities across the state.

Section 2 is the effective date.

Justification

This bill is intended to protect the state from future disasters such as tornado's. This bill will include the installation of tornado sirens in municipalities across the state. Such examination shall include determining whether certain municipalities should install tornado sirens, the potential placement of tornado sirens and whether they should be located near schools, hospitals, sports facilities, colleges or other populated areas.

Prior legislative history

New Bill

Fiscal implications

none

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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