Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 15 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2540 — fire incident management fund; appropriation

Last action — DPA

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

70 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2540 adds provisions for a smartphone app that will help with notifications, accountability, and situational awareness during fire incidents. This new feature aims to improve communication and coordination in emergency situations. Additionally, there has been a change in sponsorship since the bill was first introduced. These changes are significant as they enhance the bill's focus on utilizing technology for better fire management and indicate a shift in the support behind the legislation.

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Fifty-sixth Legislature Military Affairs & Public Safety First Regular Session H.B.
House Engrossed fire incident management fund;
2540 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
appropriation State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2540 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-181;
2540 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, after line 40, insert:
APPROPRIATING MONIES;
“(k) PROVIDES CROSS PLATFORM FUNCTIONALITY.
RELATING TO THE STATE TREASURER.
(l) PROVIDES A SMARTPHONE BASED APP FOR NOTIFICATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.” Amend title to conform KEVIN PAYNE 2540PAYNE.docx 02/03/2023 11:23 AM H:
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2540 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Title 41, chapter 1, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-181, to read:
41-181.
Fire incident management fund THE FIRE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS.
THE STATE TREASURER SHALL ADMINISTER THE FUND.
MONIES IN THE FUND ARE SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION AND SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE THAT:
1.
ENABLES THE STATEWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF A SECURE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM TO FIRE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
2.
PROVIDES A STANDARDIZED INCIDENT COMMAND AND MANAGEMENT PLATFORM BASED ON FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY STANDARDS THAT ENABLE DIVERSE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT ENTITIES TO WORK TOGETHER AND ENSURE THE FOLLOWING:
(a) A CLEARLY DEFINED CHAIN OF COMMAND.
(b) THE USE OF COMMON TERMINOLOGY.
(c) THE SAFETY OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHERS.
(d) THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RESPONSE OBJECTIVES.
(e) THE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES.
3.
PROVIDES A COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION THAT DOES THE FOLLOWING:
(a) IDENTIFIES THE LOCATION, STATUS AND ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNED RESOURCES.
(b) ALLOWS STATUS UPDATES, TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT OF AN INCIDENT.
(c) ALLOWS SECURE MESSAGING AND FILE SHARING TO ALL USERS INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT.
(d) ALLOWS THE SHARING OF COLLABORATIVE MAPS, BUILDING FLOOR PLANS AND IMAGES BETWEEN PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES.
(e) ALLOWS COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN DISPARATE AGENCIES DURING A MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT.
(f) DEFINES A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OR NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BASED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INCIDENTS.
(g) PROVIDES THE ABILITY TO PRINT STANDARD INTEGRATED COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FORMS FOR TRACKING AND COST REIMBURSEMENT.
(h) PROVIDES ENHANCED TELEMETRY BASED FIREFIGHTER SAFETY MONITORING.
(i) WORKS IN AREAS WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS IN A DISCONNECTED MODE.
(j) PROVIDES A SEAMLESS AND CONNECTED PLATFORM FOR NOTIFICATION, RESPONSE AND ROSTERING.
(k) PROVIDES CROSS PLATFORM FUNCTIONALITY.
(l) PROVIDES A SMARTPHONE BASED APP FOR NOTIFICATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.
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2540 Sec.
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Appropriation;
fire incident management fund;
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exemption A.
The sum of $12,200,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the fire incident management fund established by section 41-181, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.
B.
The appropriation made in subsection A of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to lapsing of appropriations.
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Action History

  1. DPA

  2. DP

  3. Senate Second Reading

  4. Senate First Reading

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DP

  9. DPA

  10. House Second Reading

  11. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 73 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (73)

73 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 45 Yea · 12 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9801
Republican 20002
Unaffiliated 16400
Total 451203
% of votes cast 75%20%0%5%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Amish Shah — Yea
Andres Cano — Nay
Athena Salman — Nay
Austin Smith — Yea
Barbara Parker — Yea
Ben Toma — Yea
Cory McGarr — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
Jacqueline Parker — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Yea
Jennifer Pawlik — Yea
Judy Schwiebert — Yea
Justin Heap — Yea
Keith Seaman — Yea
Laura Terech — Yea
Leezah Elsa Sun — Nay
Liz Harris — Yea
Marcelino Quiñonez — Yea
Melody Hernandez — Nay
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Not Voting
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Not Voting
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2540?
HB 2540 is sponsored by David Gowan (Republican), Brian Fernandez (Democrat), Frank Carroll (Republican), Justin Wilmeth (Republican), Kevin Payne (Republican), Teresa Martinez (Republican), David Livingston (Republican), Rachel Keshel (Republican), Laurin Hendrix (Republican), Matt Gress (Republican), John Gillette (Republican), Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican), Lupe Diaz (Republican), Michael Carbone (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), Joseph Chaplik (Republican), Travis W. Grantham, David L. Cook, Cory McGarr, and Steve Kaiser.
What is the current status of HB 2540?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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