2015 DHSEM Annual Report Final for web (1)

SB 002
Summary:
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Extend Report Date Statewide Radio Communications
The bill extends the date by which the Department of Public Safety must report its findings regarding statewide
radio communications to the Joint Budget Committee from December 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. The report is
required pursuant to Senate Bill 14-127, which directed the department to undertake a needs assessment of and
formulate a business plan for the Digital Trunked Radio System.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact to DHSEM or CDPS
Effective Date: April 3, 2015
SB 212
Summary:
Storm Water Facilities Not Injure Water Rights
This bill specifies that storm water detention and infiltration facilities,
and post-wildland fire facilities that detain water for environmental and
public safety purposes, do not injure vested water rights. Water
detained by these facilities cannot be applied to any beneficial use or
used to form the basis for any claim to or for the water.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact to DHSEM or CDPS
Effective Date: August 5, 2015
SB 248
Summary:
Repeal State Facility Security Fund
This bill, recommended by the Joint Budget Committee, repeals the State Facility Security Fund. The bill maintains
that state departments and agencies are required to comply with building security rules that require funding only if
funds are available.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact to DHSEM or CDPS
DHSEM received resources via SB 234 for an emergency alert notification system.
Effective Date: August 5, 2015