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2002-01-16 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf2002-01-16 Senate Journal Page 1952 SB 235 SENATE BILL NO. 235 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to emergency and disaster relief forces as state employees for purposes of workers' compensation benefits; relating to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the implementation of the compact; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Governor's transmittal letter dated January 14, 2002: Dear President Halford: This bill I transmit today is part of a package of bills I am forwarding to the Legislature to address Alaska's ability to respond to disasters and emergencies. It would enact the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), making Alaska the 43rd state to do so. The EMAC is a mutual aid agreement that facilitates inter-state assistance in declared disasters and emergencies, including man-made disasters and civil emergencies as well as natural disasters. A party state, through its authorized representative, may request assistance of another party state in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, or supplies for emergency functions such as fire services, medical services, transportation, or other necessities. The EMAC provides that states shall honor requests for assistance, but may withhold resources as necessary to ensure reasonable protection in its own state. The requesting state shall reimburse states rendering aid including actual costs incurred and any losses or damages.