BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SR 41| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: SR 41 Author: Morrell (R), Anderson (R), Bates (R), Huff (R), and Runner (R) Introduced:7/15/15 Vote: Majority SUBJECT: National Preparedness Month SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution recognizes September 2015 as National Preparedness Month. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)A terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other emergency could strike any part of the United States at any time. 2)National Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of public emergency preparedness and to encourage people in communities throughout the country to take steps to be better prepared for emergencies at home, work, and school. 3)By taking such steps as assembling emergency supply kits, creating family emergency plans, staying informed about possible emergencies, and obtaining reasonable levels of insurance, the people of California and the nation can be better prepared when disaster strikes. SR 41 Page 2 This resolution recognizes September 2015 as National Preparedness Month, and commends the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the more than 3,000 national, regional, and local public and private organizations who join in the countrywide effort to raise awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified8/14/15) None received OPPOSITION: (Verified8/14/15) None received Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520 8/18/15 12:41:16 **** END ****