SB289 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

George M. “Marc” Keahey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Emergency management, Governor and local emergency management agencies, mutual aid agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes, authorized, Secs. 31-9-6, 31-9-9 am'd.

Summary

SB289 would authorize the Governor and local emergency management agencies in Alabama to enter into mutual aid agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes located in the state, enabling coordinated emergency response and resource sharing.

What This Bill Does

It expands Alabama's mutual aid program to include federally recognized Indian tribes located in the state. The Governor and local emergency management agencies would be able to form mutual aid agreements with these tribes, and local agencies could help negotiate agreements with adjoining states. The agreements could cover a wide range of aid—food, clothing, medicine, supplies, housing, police, health, fire, rescue, transportation, and related services—with costs reimbursed where appropriate. The agreements must fit within the state's emergency management plan, copies must be filed with the State Director, and local agencies would be expected to provide assistance during emergencies.

Who It Affects

• Governor and local emergency management agencies in Alabama would gain authority to enter into mutual aid agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes located in the state, coordinate with tribes, and implement mutual aid plans.
• Federally recognized Indian tribes located in Alabama would be able to participate in mutual aid agreements with the Governor and local EM agencies to receive and provide emergency aid, supplies, and services as defined in the agreements.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Governor to enter into mutual aid agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes (expands beyond other states and the federal government).
• Authorizes the director of a local emergency management agency to develop mutual aid agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes located in the state.
• Mutual aid agreements can cover food, clothing, medicine, supplies, engineering services, emergency housing, police, health, fire, rescue, transportation and construction services, and related items, with reimbursement of costs where appropriate.
• Agreements must be consistent with the state emergency management plan; copies must be filed with the State Director of Emergency Management; local agencies must render assistance during emergencies according to the agreements.
• Allows reciprocal mutual aid plans among the state's political subdivisions and with tribes, and enables assistance with negotiations between the Governor and adjoining states.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

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Subjects

Emergency Management