CO SB139

Creates a 911 Services Enterprise within the Department of Regulatory Agencies as a government-owned business to fund training, education, and support services for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and emergency telephone services statewide.

Establishes a 911 enterprise fee imposed on telephone service users (not to exceed 50 cents per month per 911 access connection combined with the existing 911 surcharge) collected by service suppliers and transmitted to the enterprise through the Public Utilities Commission.

Enterprise governed by a board of directors appointed by the Governor with odd membership including telecommunications industry representatives and equal numbers of representatives from small and large jurisdictions, with governing body representatives comprising the majority.

Enterprise revenues support PSAP training (including de-escalation and behavioral health), public education campaigns, cybersecurity, GIS programs, grant programs, and emergency notification services without being subject to state spending limits or constitutional tax restrictions.

Appropriates $107,695 to the Department of Regulatory Agencies for 2024-25 ($61,595 for PUC personnel, $7,694 for operating expenses, $38,406 for legal services) and requires annual financial reporting to the General Assembly beginning June 30, 2026.