AR HB1770

Creates the "Legislative Arkansas Blue Ribbon Committee on Local 911 Systems" with 13 members including state officials, elected representatives, an emergency responder, and two consumer representatives appointed by legislative leaders.

Committee charged with conducting comprehensive study of local 911 systems statewide, including research on Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), staffing, equipment, funding sources, training requirements, and system overlaps/inefficiencies.

Committee must submit report with recommendations to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House by September 1, 2018, including consideration of regional approaches to 911 systems.

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and Bureau of Legislative Research provide staff support; members receive per diem and mileage at interim committee rates paid from Arkansas 911 Rural Enhancement Program Fund if available.

Committee expires June 30, 2019; bill declared emergency measure to ensure implementation immediately for assessment of local 911 systems before next regular legislative session.