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Modifying provisions relating to telecommunicators
Topics:Public safety & emergencies
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2020
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2020
- Done: Passes the HouseJune 11, 2020
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateJune 5, 202049–0
- Done: To the GovernorJune 16, 2020
- Done: Signed into lawJune 25, 2020
SF 2373 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2373, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2373 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary This bill changes the name of a job title from "telecommunicator" to "public safety telecommunicator." It also clarifies that these workers are first responders who receive emergency calls or send out requests for help to emergency agencies.1
Read the official explanation
This bill modifies Code section 80B.11C governing telecommunicator training standards and the definition of “telecommunicator”. The bill modifies the term “telecommunicator” to be “public safety telecommunicator” and specifies that the term means a person who serves as a first responder by receiving requests for, or by dispatching requests to, emergency response agencies.
House subcommittee
Named February 18, 2020. On February 19, 2020 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
10 for · 2 against · 11 undecided · Who →