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 Office of Homeland Security. The bill abolishes the Oklahoma Statewide Interoperability Governing Body and replaces it with the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Council, which will oversee the development of emergency communication systems. It also introduces the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Restricted Revolving Fund to support these initiatives and outlines the transfer of personnel and resources from the Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority to the new units. The legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency communications across the state.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to redefine responsibilities and powers related to emergency communications, including the establishment of the Oklahoma Emergency Communications System and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Section. It modifies the structure of the 9-1-1 telephone fee, maintaining a fee of $1.25 per month for each connection capable of dialing 9-1-1, and allocates a portion of these fees to support the operations of the new council. The bill also introduces the "Regional Emergency 9-1-1 Services Act," which encourages the formation of emergency communication districts and sets guidelines for their governance and funding. Furthermore, it mandates training requirements for emergency telecommunicators, including CPR training, and establishes an online training platform, with a deadline for compliance by July 1, 2024.

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