This bill amends existing legislation regarding the annual reporting requirements for public safety answering points (PSAPs) in South Dakota. Specifically, it updates Section 34-45-4.4 to mandate that each governing body of a PSAP submit an annual report to the board by March 31st each year. The report must cover the previous calendar year and include key information such as the number of emergency service calls, total employees, operational budget, revenue from the 911 emergency surcharge, geographic territory description, and hours of operation. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety is granted the authority to establish rules for requiring further information from PSAPs for these reports.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a provision from the 2024 Session Laws, chapter 144, section 4, which likely contained outdated or redundant regulations related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board. This repeal aims to streamline the legislative framework governing emergency services and enhance the efficiency of reporting and oversight for public safety answering points in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 34-45-4.4
Enrolled, 03/04/2025: 34-45-4.4