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HSB 625
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2020
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2020
- Done: Passes the HouseJune 10, 2020
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202049–0
- Done: To the GovernorJune 16, 2020
- Done: Signed into lawJune 17, 2020
SF 2188 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2188, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2188 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
6, relating to a proclamation of disaster emergency by the governor, is not applicable. The bill provides that if financial assistance for hazard mitigation is granted under the federal Robert T. _____ percent of the eligible expenses. In addition, the bill provides that if financial assistance is granted for state-related hazard mitigation, the state may participate in the funding in an amount not to exceed percent of the total eligible expenses. The bill further provides that state participation in funding financial assistance to a local government is contingent upon the local government having a state-approved comprehensive emergency plan.
House subcommittee
Named February 4, 2020. On February 12, 2020 it recommended passage.
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Fiscal note
AI summary This bill allows the state to provide funding matches for federal hazard mitigation assistance to local governments that have approved emergency plans. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management estimates the state may provide a funding match totaling approximately $3.0 to $5.0 million on an annual basis from the Economic Emergency Fund. While this funding may help avoid future disaster costs, those savings cannot be estimated at this time.2
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Description
Senate File 2188 relates to financial assistance granted by the federal government for hazard mitigation. The Act states that in circumstances where Iowa Code section 29C.6 is not applicable, and federal assistance is granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Pub. L. No. 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq., or the federal National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-325, 42 U.S.C. § 4001 et seq., the State may participate in funding of the financial assistance for up to 10.0% of eligible expenses, with the local government providing a share of the local cost and the applicant providing the balance of any participation amount. State participation in funding financial assistance to a local government is contingent upon the local government having a State-approved, comprehensive emergency plan that meets the standards listed in Iowa Code section 29C.9(8).
Senate File 2188 further specifies that if financial assistance is granted by the federal government under the federal Acts listed above for State-related hazard mitigation, the State may participate in the funding of authorized financial assistance of up to 50.0% of the total expenses.
Background
Iowa Code section 29C.6 currently states that the State may authorize a 10.0% funding match for disaster mitigation assistance after a disaster has occurred and, in certain situations, a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been granted. The federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) increased the amount of mitigation funding available to a state prior to a disaster occurring or a Presidential Disaster Declaration being granted. Senate File 2188 amends current Iowa Code section 29C.6 to conform to federal changes under the BRIC Program.
Assumptions
- Local governments that receive a State match will have filed an approved, comprehensive emergency plan meeting the standards of Iowa Code section 29C.9(8).
- Local governments and the State will provide the required matching funds of eligible expenditures totaling 15.0% and 10.0% respectively. The remaining 75.0% of eligible expenses will be provided by federal funds.
Fiscal Impact
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management estimates that the State may provide a funding match totaling approximately $3.0 to $5.0 million on an annual basis. These funds will be paid from the Economic Emergency Fund as stipulated by the Performance of Duty requirements listed in Iowa Code section 7D.29 as approved by the Executive Council. As this funding may be received prior to the occurring of a disaster, it may lead to the cost-avoidance of any future disaster. Such future cost savings cannot be estimated at this time.
Sources
- Legislative Services Agency
- Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Final Fiscal Note – Hazard Mitigation Programs, Non-Disaster Matching Moneys · June 25, 2020
- Hazard Mitigation Programs, Non-Disaster Matching Moneys · February 25, 2020
- Hazard Mitigation Programs, Non-Disaster Matching Moneys · February 12, 2020
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