HB23-1237
Inclusive Language Emergency Situations
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning inclusive language access in local emergency situations, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act requires the university of Colorado's natural hazards center to conduct a study by July 1, 2024, to determine what municipalities, sheriff's offices, counties, fire districts, and local 911 agencies need to be able to provide emergency alerts in minority languages, and what local 911 agencies need in order to provide live interpretation during a 911 call. The study must:
- Identify the components of multi-hazard early warning systems that are necessary in order to reach residents and visitors without requiring an opt-in, as well as opt-in options, outputs for emergency alert systems, and the ability to provide emergency alerts in minority languages;
- Survey state agencies, counties, municipalities, sheriff's offices, fire districts, fire authorities, and local 911 agencies to identify the capabilities of existing emergency alert systems in Colorado compared to the identified essential components;
- Identify gaps in the capabilities of existing emergency alert systems requiring correction;
- Identify resources, including federal funding opportunities, to implement a grant program to assist municipalities, sheriff's offices, counties, fire districts, and local 911 agencies in obtaining emergency response technology systems that can provide emergency alerts in minority languages;
- Determine best practices, which may be identified by reviewing programs in other states, for hiring multilingual and multicultural staff;
- Determine best practices for engaging local community organizations with connections to populations that speak a minority language; and
- Present research regarding effective emergency alerts for people with disabilities after consultation with a statewide organization that advocates for people with disabilities.
The act appropriates $77,009 from the general fund to the department of higher education to implement the study.
APPROVED by Governor May 12, 2023
EFFECTIVE May 12, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1237, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1237 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1237, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1237, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2023 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
58
AYE
4
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/04/2023 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
59
AYE
3
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/13/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
59
AYE
5
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
25
AYE
8
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/09/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/08/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/07/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/04/2023 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/03/2023 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 05/02/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/01/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/01/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/27/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/19/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/13/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/12/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/10/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/10/2023 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/27/2023 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/08/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2023 | 177 | Inclusive Language Emergency Situations |