SB 98 (Burgess) creates the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund within the Executive Office of the Governor. SB 98 passed the House (99-17) and the Senate (34-1) and was signed by the Governor on February 17, 2022. The bill is effective upon becoming law, except as otherwise provided. Chapter No. 2022-002. CS/SB 96 (Burgess) authorizes the Legislative Budget Commission (LBC) to convene to transfer or appropriate funds to the Emergency Preparedness Response Fund. Under the bills, after approval from the LBC, the Governor could transfer, expend and request additional moneys into the fund. CS/SB 96 passed the House (95-22) and the Senate (31-4) and was signed by the Governor on February 17, 2022. The bill is effective upon becoming law, except as otherwise provided. Chapter No. 2022-001. (Branch)