This bill would authorize radio stations, cable operators, and television stations, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, to develop plans to prepare and respond to emergencies or disasters. The bill would authorize broadcasters to be certified by the Department of Homeland Security as emergency response broadcasters and would authorize emergency response broadcasters to have access to areas affected by emergencies or disasters in order to restore broadcasting capability and provide information related to an emergency or disaster to the public.
Pending third reading on day 25 Favorable from Governmental Affairs
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs
Motion Merrill the rules were suspended in order for the Journal to reflect that the following members intended to cosponsor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 613
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Source: Alabama Legislature