1109-S AMH WALJ BUNC 188

  

SHB 1109 - H AMD 459

By Representative Walsh

NOT ADOPTED 03/29/2019

On page 44, line 37, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 by $3,084,000

On page 44, line 38, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 by $3,084,000

On page 45, line 14, correct the total

On page 46, after line 34, insert:

"(10) $3,084,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 and $3,084,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 are provided solely for the department to procure and install sixteen all-hazard alert broadcast sirens to increase inundation zone coverage; and eighty-three seismic monitoring stations and global navigation satellite systems that integrate with the shakealert earthquake early warning system. The department shall support an education and outreach program for public awareness of the warning systems."

EFFECT:   Provides $6,168,000 for the Military Department to procure and install 16 all-hazard alert broadcast sirens to increase inundation zone coverage; and 83 seismic monitoring stations and global navigation satellite systems that integrate with the earthquake early warning system known as ShakeAlert. The funding also provides for a public education and outreach program to ensure people know how to respond following an alert from the warning systems.

FISCAL IMPACT:

 Increases General Fund - State by $6,168,000.

--- END ---