This bill aims to amend existing provisions related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board in South Dakota. Specifically, it revises Section 34-45-4.4 to require each governing body of a public safety answering point to submit an annual report to the board by March 31st each year. The report must cover various aspects, including 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 promulgate rules to require further information for the annual report.

Furthermore, the bill includes a repeal of a provision from the 2024 Session Laws, chapter 144, Section 4, which is related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board. This repeal indicates a move towards streamlining or eliminating outdated regulations in favor of more current reporting requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the accountability and transparency of public safety answering points in South Dakota.

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