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SCS/SB 586 - This act creates a Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness, consisting 13 members specified in the act. The purpose of the Committee shall be to make a continuous study and investigation into disaster preparedness and awareness including but not limited to the following areas: (1) Natural and man-made disasters; (2) State and local preparedness for floods; (3) State and local preparedness for tornados, blizzards, and other severe storms; (4) Food and energy resiliency; (5) Cyber-security; (6) The Budget Reserve Fund. The Committee shall compile a full report of its activities for submission to the General Assembly. The report shall be submitted not later than January first of even-numbered years and may include any recommendations which the Committee may have for legislative action. This act repeals the Missouri Fire Safety Education/Advisory Commission. Currently, the Missouri Fire Safety Education/Advisory Commission is responsible for administering the Fire Education Fund. This act requires the Department of Public Safety to administer the fund. This act also repeals the Amber Alert Oversight Committee. SCOTT SVAGERA
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