This bill amends existing legislation regarding the annual reporting requirements for public safety answering points (PSAPs) in South Dakota. Specifically, it modifies Section 34-45-4.4 to require each governing body of a PSAP to submit an annual report to the board by March 31st, detailing various operational metrics such as the number of emergency service calls, total employees, operational budget, revenue from the 911 emergency surcharge, geographic territory, and hours of operation. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety is granted the authority to establish rules for collecting further information necessary for these reports.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a provision from the 2024 Session Laws, chapter 144, section 4, which likely pertains to the 911 Coordination Board or related regulations. This repeal indicates a shift in how the state manages and oversees the 911 emergency surcharge and the associated coordination efforts, streamlining the process and potentially reducing bureaucratic oversight.

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