This bill amends the voting membership criteria for joint 911 service boards in Iowa. It specifies that each political subdivision of the state must be located within the county and have a public safety agency serving territory within that county to be entitled to voting membership on the board. Additionally, it clarifies that a township operating a volunteer fire department is considered a political subdivision, while those that do not operate their own public safety agency but contract for services will not have voting rights; instead, their contractor's status will determine membership eligibility.

The bill also introduces provisions for nonvoting membership, allowing private safety agencies and political subdivisions not located within the county but having a public safety agency operating in the area to participate without voting rights. This change aims to refine the criteria for membership on joint 911 service boards, ensuring that only those with a direct presence and service capability within the county can vote, while still allowing broader participation through nonvoting membership.