The bill amends the Iowa Code to transfer responsibilities for emergency telephone system activities from joint 911 service boards to local emergency management commissions. It eliminates the requirement for a two-thirds majority agreement for the commission to assume these responsibilities and instead mandates that local emergency management commissions develop and maintain a countywide 911 service plan. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements, including a five-year plan for 911 service infrastructure and an inventory of agency resources. Additionally, it establishes that property tax revenues allocated for public safety answering point (PSAP) operations must be directed to the local emergency management commission overseeing the primary PSAP.

Furthermore, the bill outlines provisions for public safety answering points that access criminal justice information, requiring compliance with federal security policies and designating the county sheriff as the responsible official for security and training. It emphasizes the need for communication and collaboration among public safety agencies and sets a timeline for the consolidation of existing joint 911 service boards into local emergency management commissions, including the transfer of funds and obligations. The bill aims to streamline emergency service management while ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and it includes provisions for employee hiring preferences during the consolidation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29C.9, 34A.2, 34A.11, 80.28, 34A.2A, 34A.7, 34A.20, 34A.7A