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House corrects language on emergency response training to require "FEMA‑recognized" courses
Summary
SB47, a technical fix to prior law, clarifies that disaster response volunteers must receive FEMA‑recognized training (administered locally, typically through local EMA) rather than training directly provided by FEMA; the House approved the bill unanimously.
The House adopted Senate Bill 47, a technical amendment clarifying training requirements for certified emergency response teams (CERT) that respond after disasters.
Representative Betso, sponsor on the floor, said the prior language in last year's law implied FEMA would deliver the training. He stated the bill corrects that by requiring "FEMA recognized training," language…
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