911 emergency system.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill orders the Office of Emergency Services to create a plan and timeline for a statewide Next Generation 911 system, including text‑to‑911, and to send quarterly progress and spending reports to the Legislature. It also directs the system to use existing public‑safety communication networks where feasible. The goal is to improve oversight and contain costs.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4418.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Communications and Conveyance Committee Hearing
  Communications and Conveyance · Jul 1, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Jun 15, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Coms. on E.M and C. & C.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 23, 2026April 27 hearing postponed by committee.
11. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
12. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3864.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Tony Strickland (R) · sponsor
• Jones
• Niello
• Ochoa Bogh
• Seyarto
• Strickland

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