Bill Text: MI SCR0023 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of emergency in the county of Genesee and the city of Flint.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 13-4)

Status: (Passed) 2016-02-04 - Referred To Secretary For Record [SCR0023 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2015-SCR0023-Introduced.html

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            Senator Meekhof offered the following concurrent resolution:

            Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.

            A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of emergency in the county of Genesee and the city of Flint.

            Whereas, Since October 1, 2015, the county of Genesee, the city of Flint, the state of Michigan, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have taken numerous actions to cope with the drinking water situation in the county of Genesee and the city of Flint, including but not limited to, switching back to the Detroit water system on October 16, declaring states of emergency, activating the emergency response and recovery aspects of their emergency operations plans, marshaling and distributing required resources on a city-wide level, and issuing emergency public information and bulletins; and

            Whereas, It is in the best interest of the state of Michigan to continue to provide resources within the city, and take appropriate measures in response to the public health emergency, to ensure that resources remain sufficient to protect public health, safety, and property, and to lessen or avert the threat of more severe and long-lasting impacts to the community; and

            Whereas, Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and section 3 of the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, MCL 30.403, Governor Snyder requested on January 28, 2016, that the legislature approve an extension of the state of emergency proclaimed on January 5, 2016, and expiring on February 2, 2016, to April 14, 2016, in the county of Genesee and the city of Flint. This 73-day extension coincides with the current Presidential Emergency Declaration; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we approve Governor Snyder's request for an extension of the state of emergency in the county of Genesee and the city of Flint proclaimed on January 5, 2016, for another 73 days; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.