HB 2540 — fire incident management fund; appropriation
Last action — DPA
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
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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.
Fifty-sixthHouse LegislatureEngrossed Militaryfire Affairsincident &management Publicfund; Safety First Regular Session H.B.
2540appropriation PROPOSEDState of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE OFBILL REPRESENTATIVES2540 AMENDMENTSAN TOACT H.B.AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-181;
2540APPROPRIATING (ReferenceMONIES; to printed bill) Page 1, after line 40, insert:
“(k)RELATING PROVIDESTO CROSSTHE PLATFORMSTATE FUNCTIONALITY.TREASURER.
(l)(TEXT PROVIDESOF ABILL SMARTPHONEBEGINS BASEDON APPNEXT FORPAGE) NOTIFICATION,- ACCOUNTABILITYi AND- SITUATIONALH.B. AWARENESS.” Amend title to conform KEVIN PAYNE 2540PAYNE.docx 02/03/2023 11:23 AM H:
NM/ls2540 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:
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ENABLES THE STATEWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF A SECURE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM TO FIRE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
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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.
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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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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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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- HOUSE - Military Affairs & Public Safety View text pdf
- SENATE - Appropriations View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DPA
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- David Gowan · Cosponsor
- Brian Fernandez · Cosponsor
- Frank Carroll · Cosponsor
- Justin Wilmeth · Cosponsor
- Kevin Payne · Cosponsor
- Teresa Martinez · Cosponsor
- David Livingston · Cosponsor
- Rachel Keshel · Cosponsor
- Laurin Hendrix · Cosponsor
- Matt Gress · Cosponsor
- John Gillette · Cosponsor
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn · Cosponsor
- Lupe Diaz · Cosponsor
- Michael Carbone · Cosponsor
- Leo Biasiucci · Cosponsor
- Joseph Chaplik · Cosponsor
- Travis W. Grantham · Primary
- David L. Cook · Cosponsor
- Cory McGarr · Cosponsor
- Steve Kaiser · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 73 not signed on · 12 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (19)
- 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
- David L. Cook
- Cory McGarr
- Steve Kaiser
Not signed on (73)
73 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 73 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 20% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
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.
- Where can I track HB 2540?
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