Resolve, Regarding a Fire and Police Protocols Pilot Program for E-9-1-1 Call Processing

Sec. 1. Pilot program. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission is authorized to conduct pilot programs at public safety answering points to examine the benefits of and resources needed to implement a statewide fire and police protocols program for E-9-1-1 call processing in the State's public safety answering points; and be it further

Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission shall submit a report summarizing its findings and recommendations regarding any pilot program conducted pursuant to section 1, including any necessary legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters by December 31, 2014. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters has the authority to submit a bill pursuant to the report submitted by the Public Utilities Commission to the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature.

SUMMARY

This resolve gives the Public Utilities Commission the authority to conduct pilot programs at public safety answering points to examine the benefits of and resources needed to implement a statewide fire and police protocols program for E-9-1-1 call processing in the State's public safety answering points. The resolve also requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters by December 31, 2014 regarding any pilot program conducted. The resolve also authorizes the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters to submit a bill to the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature.