02RS HB742

HB742

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HB 742 (BR 2703) - B. Yonts

     AN ACT relating to local emergency management directors.
     Amend KRS 39B.020 to require the concurrence of the local legislative body for the appointment of local emergency management directors, require the concurrence of all local legislative bodies for the appointment of a joint local emergency management director, prohibit officers of political parties from the position of local emergency management director, and to grant preference to veterans of the Armed Forces and the Coast Guard with specialized skills for the position of local emergency management director.

HB 742 - AMENDMENTS


     HCS/LM - Amend KRS 39B.020 to require the concurrence of the local legislative body for the appointment of local emergency management directors; prohibit officers of political parties from the position of local emergency management director; grant preference to veterans of the Armed Forces and the Coast Guard with specialized skills for the position of local emergency management director; also grant preferences to those with experience in fire, law enforcement, or emergency medical services in local, state, or federal agencies, or those with similar experience in private industry.

     Feb 25-introduced in House
     Feb 26-to Local Government (H)
     Mar 5-posted in committee
     Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 14, 2002
     Mar 19-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H)


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