SSB 3030: SSB 3030

What it does

This bill relates to public safety telecommunicators. Code section 80B.11C requires the Iowa law enforcement academy (ILEA) to establish minimum standards for training of public safety telecommunicators. “Public safety telecommunicator” is defined as a person who serves as a first responder by receiving requests for, or by dispatching requests to, emergency response agencies that include but are not limited to law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services agencies. The bill changes the term “communications officer” to “public safety telecommunicator” to conform with the term used by ILEA in establishing minimum standards for training of public safety telecommunicators.

Senate subcommittee · named January 10, 2024

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: City of Waukee; Iowa Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO); Iowa Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association

In plain words

1. January 10, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 10, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Evans and Weiner
3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 30, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2158