Introduced
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To authorize a multi-state compact that would give the state and local governments the power and discretion to enter into mutual aid agreements with governments in another state for coordination of communications, training, and response to emergency events that pose “an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment.” The relevant licenses and certifications of emergency responders in each compact state would be valid in all if one state requests help, and “good Samaritan” liability exemptions would also apply. The bill states that this compact would exist alongside a very similar agreement authorized by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2001-SB-715">2001 Senate Bill 715</a> and <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-4087">House Bill 5189</a>. Those became a law that applies exclusively to states.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To authorize a multi-state compact that would give the state and local governments the power and discretion to enter into mutual aid agreements with governments in another state for coordination of communications, training, and response to emergency events that pose “an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment.” The relevant licenses and certifications of emergency responders in each compact state would be valid in all if one state requests help, and “good Samaritan” liability exemptions would also apply. The bill states that this compact would exist alongside a very similar agreement authorized by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2001-SB-715">2001 Senate Bill 715</a> and <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-4087">House Bill 5189</a>. Those became a law that applies exclusively to states.
