House Bill No. 2710, known as the "Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act," establishes a new framework for emergency communications in Oklahoma by creating the 9-1-1 Management Unit and the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Section under the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security. The bill mandates the appointment of a 9-1-1 Coordinator and facilitates the transfer of personnel and resources from the Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority to these new entities. It also abolishes the existing Oklahoma Statewide Interoperability Governing Body and establishes the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Council to oversee and advise on emergency communication systems. The bill introduces the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Restricted Revolving Fund to support operations, funded through grants, donations, and infrastructure sales.

Significant amendments include the replacement of "9-1-1 Management Authority" with "Emergency Communications Council," reflecting a governance shift. The bill also introduces a monthly 9-1-1 telephone fee of $1.25 for all connections, which will support the operations of the new council. Additionally, it sets training requirements for emergency telecommunicators, mandating a minimum of forty hours of instruction and CPR training by July 1, 2024. The bill emphasizes the need for accountability by requiring public agencies to submit annual reports and audits related to their 9-1-1 services. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency communication services in Oklahoma, with a focus on modernizing systems and ensuring proper training for telecommunicators.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 62-34.11.1, 63-2862, 63-2864, 74-51.1a, 62-35.6.2
House Committee Substitute: 62-34.11.1, 63-2862, 63-2864, 63-2865, 74-51.1a, 62-35.6.2
Floor (House): 62-34.11.1, 63-2862, 63-2864, 63-2865, 74-51.1a, 62-35.6.2
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Sub Committee Recommendation: 62-34.11.1, 63-2862, 63-2864, 63-2865, 63-2866, 63-2867, 63-2868, 63-2871, 63-2863