Plain English Breakdown
The official summary confirms all main actions but does not specify which entities are eligible or how much funding exists.
Grant Program for Backup Generators in Community Health
This bill creates a grant program to help buy and install backup generators, requiring the Department of Community Health to work with emergency management officials on rules.
What This Bill Does
- Creates a new grant program under Chapter 2 of Title 31 for acquiring and installing backup generators.
- Requires the Department of Community Health to consult with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency when setting grant criteria.
- Allows the department to decide how much money each grant will provide.
- Adds a new definition related to the program in state law.
- Removes any existing laws that conflict with this new program.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Community Health
- The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
- Entities eligible for grants under the new program
Terms To Know
- Grant Program
- A system where money is given to specific groups or people without needing repayment.
- Backup Generators
- Machines that provide electricity when the main power source fails.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not state how much total money is available for these grants.
- It does not list specific groups or facilities eligible to apply for the funds.
- No effective date is provided in the text, so it is unknown when the program starts.