CO HB1016

Adds definition of "Emergency Communications Specialist" to Colorado law as a first responder whose operational or supervisory responsibilities include receiving, triaging, processing, transmitting, or dispatching 911 calls, or tracking and transmitting emergency information to field responders, or providing emergency medical dispatch.

Clarifies that emergency telephone service charge revenues may be used for training and support of Emergency Communications Specialists, technical support personnel responsible for PSAP system maintenance, and other personnel essential to providing emergency telephone services, emergency notification services, and emergency medical dispatch.

Takes effect 12:01 a.m. on the day following the 90-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly, unless subject to referendum petition in which case takes effect upon approval by voters at November 2024 general election.