Committee hears debate over where to house proposed state search‑and‑rescue coordinator
Supporters urged centralized oversight of search‑and‑rescue (SAR) operations; the Deputy Attorney General said no obvious agency 'fit' exists and the committee deferred decision‑making while exploring law‑enforcement, DLNR or DOD/National Guard placement options.
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Supporters of SB 29‑38 told the Senate Committee on Government Operations that the state needs a centralized search‑and‑rescue coordinator to address fragmented emergency responses across counties. Rosemary Johnson of the YSR Alliance said the bill would establish a 'solid foundation' for future SAR legislation and provide 'centralized oversight' and communication among currently fragmented entities.
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