Defined Personnel for Emergency Telephone Services
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning emergency communication services, and, in connection therewith, defining the term "emergency communications specialist" and clarifying the scope of the currently authorized use of certain emergency telecommunications service charge revenue for training and services rendered by an emergency communications specialist, other public safety answering point personnel, and other essential emergency personnel.
Bill Summary:
The act defines "emergency communications specialist" as a first responder whose duties involve emergency and nonemergency dispatch services. The act also clarifies that the currently authorized use of the emergency telephone charge, the 911 surcharge, and the prepaid wireless 911 charge, for training for public safety answering point (PSAP) personnel includes training for emergency communications specialists, technical support PSAP personnel, and other personnel essential for the provision of emergency telephone services, emergency notification services, and emergency medical dispatch.
APPROVED by Governor March 15, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1016 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1016 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
31
AYE
0
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
64
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/05/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/04/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/04/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 02/23/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/22/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/20/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/07/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
| 02/05/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/02/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 01/31/2024 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/10/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 28 | Defined Personnel for Emergency Telephone Services |