2017 Senate Bill 258

Increase governor’s authority to tap disaster fund

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To increase from $100,000 to $500,000 the amount the governor may withdraw from a state disaster and emergency contingency fund and give to a local government with an emergency, subject to certain spending caps.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 16, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 8, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations