Authorizing a local emergency management commission to assume the duties of a joint 911 service board

Sponsored by the Senate Local Government Committee

Topics:Cities & counties Public safety & emergencies

Same legislation: SF 2153

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2022
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 1, 2022
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 16, 2022
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 9, 202247–0
Done: House committeeMarch 16, 2022
Done: Passes the HouseApril 6, 202297–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 23, 2022
Done: Signed into lawMay 23, 2022

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What’s in it

AI summary Local emergency management commissions can take over the responsibilities of a joint 911 service board if both groups agree to the change. This change requires approval from a two-thirds majority of both the commission and the 911 board. Once approved, the emergency management commission will have all the same powers and duties as the 911 board.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill authorizes local emergency management commissions to assume the duties of a joint 911 service board. The bill provides that local emergency management commissions may be substituted, if agreed to by a two-thirds majority of the commission and a two-thirds majority of the joint 911 service board, for a joint 911 service board by the board of supervisors of the county in which the joint 911 service board is maintained. Additionally, the bill provides that a commission shall have all of the powers of a joint 911 service board if a commission is substituted for the joint 911 service board. 3, “joint 911 service board” includes a commission if a commission is substituted for the joint 911 service board. The bill modifies the duties of a local emergency management commission upon approval to be responsible for the activities of a joint 911 service board if substitution occurs.

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House subcommittee

Named March 14, 2022. On March 16, 2022 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§29C.9 §34A.3

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Lobbying

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89th General Assembly

SF 2153Renumbered SF 2298Became lawfrom SF 2153