MS SB2875

Legislature acknowledges need for additional funding for emergency communications districts contingent on establishing accountability systems to ensure efficient expenditure of existing 911 funds.

Public Service Commission must study funding needs and expenditures of Mississippi emergency communications districts and evaluate efficiency improvements using best practice standards.

Commission shall consider consolidating multiple PSAP operations within districts, consolidating with neighboring districts or establishing interlocal service agreements, and following National Emergency Number Administration staffing guidelines.

Public Service Commission must report findings to the Senate Energy Committee Chairman and House Public Utilities Committee Chairman by December 31, 2019.

Effective July 1, 2019.