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HB2439Introduced in the House

Relating To Search And Rescue.

IntroducedHouse Public Safety

Introduced by Terez Amato, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Office of the Governor. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Designates participating agencies and their duties with regard to state search and rescue operations and training. Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Where it stands

The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

February 6, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6

  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 02-06-26 10:15AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  5. The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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