The bill amends the Emergency Management Act to introduce a new section, Sec. 8a, which mandates the development of a training course focused on responding to carbon dioxide releases from carbon dioxide capture projects, pipelines, or sequestration projects. The training will cover identifying carbon dioxide releases, communication procedures for alerting the public, and emergency response protocols, including treatment for exposure. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with creating this course in consultation with various stakeholders and making it available for free on its public website.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Carbon Dioxide Emergency Planning and Training Fund, which will be financed by contributions from the carbon dioxide sequestration fund and other sources. The fund will be used to develop the training course, provide grants for enhancing emergency preparedness, and cover costs related to emergency response capabilities. The director of the department will oversee the fund's administration and expenditures, ensuring that resources are allocated to improve public safety in the event of a carbon dioxide release.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 30.401, 30.421