NY·Bill·2019 Regular Session
S 1400
Establishes the nuclear power plant preparedness plans study
Introduced 2019-01-14Last action 2020-01-08 — REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Sponsor
CARLUCCI
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2019 Regular Session ended on 2020-01-08. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to conduct a comprehensive study of disaster preparedness plans for nuclear power plants in New York State, with findings due to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2019. The study must evaluate the effectiveness of current evacuation plans, including analyzing evacuation timeframes within a 50-mile radius of nuclear plants, assessing the feasibility of evacuating hospitals and special needs populations, examining food and water protection measures, and reviewing coordination between government agencies and plant operators. The Commissioner is authorized to request information from other state agencies and use existing division funds to complete this assessment, which will be made publicly available on the Division's website.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/S1400