Video & Transcript Research : '911 response'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- our our network's 911 network as well. our our network's 911 network as well.
- center awareness platform that allows 911 centers to communicate and coordinate emergency responses
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911 <00:15:21.240>operator <00:15:21.760>can 911 unified platform, a 911 operator - But currently, when somebody calls 911, the public expects a quick response.
- First, real-time response.
Keywords:
public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Smart 911 is a cost-effective public safety tool that strengthens emergency response for residents with
- So if someone calls 911, the 911 caller can see...
- So if someone calls 911, the 911 caller can see...
- so the 911 caller can see I know 911 so the 911 caller can see I know other<00:36:51.119>
city - So they just do the ground 911 response and the dispatch function of that, but there's a lot of components
Keywords:
Hawaii National Guard, tuition assistance, graduate degrees, education, military personnel, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety held its first hearing and began with House Bill 1531, which would require the governor or county mayor to provide an ASL interpreter during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and require news outlets to show the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window. Testimony was strongly supportive from disability advocates, who said live captions can be inaccurate and that ASL access is critical during emergencies, but broadcasters raised practical concerns that the bill as drafted could require extra camera crews and reduce coverage. Members discussed possible alternatives such as government-provided pool feeds and interpreter placement, and the chair recommended deferring decision-making on the bill to the following Wednesday to allow time for amendment language.
The committee then heard House Bill 1751, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel. The Hawaii Army National Guard, the Department of Defense, and University of Hawaii representatives supported the measure as a recruiting, retention, and professionalization tool. A member asked about funding, and the response was that the program is funded through a state appropriation currently set at $250,000 and was described as sufficient at present. The bill drew no opposition in the hearing.
Next, House Bill 1752 was taken up. This measure would remove the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex officio member of the HAIMA advisory committee and add the HAIMA administrator as a nonvoting ex officio member of the MSAC. The Department of Defense and Department of Health supported the bill, with the Department of Health asking that it be aligned with other EMS modernization provisions in the governor’s package so the related measures remain consistent. No objections were raised.
The committee also heard House Bill 1577 on 911 services, which would require the 911 Board to establish a statewide emergency safety profile system for residents to voluntarily store emergency-relevant personal information. The Department of Health, disability advocates, the 911 Board, and others supported the concept, saying it could improve emergency response for people with disabilities, kūpuna, families, and others with functional needs. Testimony also raised concerns about funding, system integration, confidentiality, advanced directives, and liability protections if information does not reach responders in time. Members discussed statewide coordination and existing county systems, and the hearing continued with those issues unresolved.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- But it requires the 911 Board.
- But it requires the 911 board. I think. But it requires the 911 board.
- I just hope that you can let the people know, and we want to help other people too for 911, Smart 911
- <00:13:14.240>
smart <00:13:14.800>911 other people too for 911 smart 911 other people - Um, because it says 911... Question. Um, because it says 911 or you say Smart 911, but 911 what?
Keywords:
Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP, next-generation 911, NG911, dispatch, dispatcher, emergency profile, safety profile, medical information, disability access, access needs, functional needs, kupuna, aging, developmental disabilities, communication access
Summary:
The committee reconvened on March 19, 2026, for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week. It first took up HB 812 on agriculture, agreeing to move it forward with amendments and a Senate draft, and then HB 2388 on public notice, which was also passed with amendments after concerns about transparency and the need for local newspaper notice on Maui were discussed. HB 1414 on procurement and HB 2469 on a regular session review working group were both deferred to March 24 for further work with the author, while HB 322 on voter registration was deferred indefinitely in favor of a Senate vehicle.
The committee then heard HB 1577, which would create a statewide emergency safety profile system pilot program and working group for 911. Testimony from disability advocates, emergency medical services, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing benefits for people without smartphones, better sharing of medical and emergency information, and improved response in the field. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the 911 Board already had the authority to implement the system without legislation, and the bill was not immediately acted on in the portion of the transcript provided.
The final major item was HB 1870 on protected community locations. Testimony in support came from the University of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, immigrant-rights groups, public health advocates, and many individuals, while the Department of Education supported the measure but requested clarity on federal compliance and raised concerns about a 1,000-foot perimeter beyond campus. Supporters said the bill would protect sensitive locations and help immigrant families feel safe accessing schools, health care, and other services. No final vote on HB 1870 is shown in the transcript excerpt.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 11, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- just changes, it's in Title 28, the penalties for failure to appear or refusal to testify for a response
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testify <00:03:45.840>for <00:03:46.560>a <00:03:47.599>response - <00:03:48.000>
to <00:03:48.159>a refusal to testify for a response to a refusal to - testify for a response to a legislative<00:03:48.879>
subpoena.
Keywords:
voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 11, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- Shortfalls in 911 services.
- I think that it's difficult as a 911 responder, but it's even more difficult to be a 911 communicator
- <01:32:20.800>
responder, as a 911 responder, as a 911 responder, but<01:32:22.800>it's - but it's even more difficult to be a 911 but it's even more difficult to be a 911 communicator.<
- industry partners um so that the 911 industry partners um so that the 911 calls<01:37:10.320>
Keywords:
voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The response was that the two positions are nearly identical.
- The response was that there is a small difference in the amount.
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- transition to next generation 911 transition to next generation 911 within<00:03:45.840>
the< - That's the two to our 911 system.
- They've got to consider um the 911 They've got to consider um the 911 DOT's<00:15:40.320>
911 - building out next generation 911. building out next generation 911.
- . response.
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
WY
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under those rules, the chair is responsible for preserving order and decorum during committee meetings
- Just a question or actually an observation on... the question about the public school's responsibility
- We let the parent know that they are responsible.
- In response to Representative Hinojosa's question, you said that vouchers are a stepping stone to be
- It's just worrisome when confronted with straightforward questions we get slogans in response.
Bills:
HB 3
Keywords:
emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response
KS
Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations Jun 23rd, 2026 at 09:10 am
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Keywords:
pilotage, commission, statewide laws, maritime regulation, repeal, sunset law, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, environmental regulation, mining, state commission, Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, state agency, continuous operation, government efficiency, sickle cell disease, healthcare, regulatory commission, public health, 911 services, 911 Board
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House proceedings under those rules the chair is responsible for preserving order in decorum during committee
- question are actually an observation on the question about the prior the public school school's responsibility
- That, to me, says that our most urgent response ought to be... be to fix public schools.
Keywords:
education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under those rules, the chair is responsible for preserving order and decorum. during committee meetings
- . responsibility for that.
- Is it fiscally responsible? It's not that the people are not going to want it.
- This isn't responsible, and it's not fair.
- We had personal accountability and responsibility.
Keywords:
education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This specifically changes the responsibilities of the governing board of that agency by restoring their
- The bill would also shift those responsibilities from the governor to the board. With that, Mr.
- So previously, when the board had this responsibility, it was only with cause that an individual could
Bills:
SB1806, SB1430, SB206, SB1547, SB1849, SB1428, SB1653, SB1984, SB1644, SB1561, SB1813, SB1570, SB1796
Keywords:
foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, mental health, substance abuse, commissioner appointment, governor's authority, legislative consent, SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Proj. Oversight Board (1-23-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZsvxeNmgeQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll call 00:00:16
Next Generation 911 (NG911) Technologies 00:01:18
Cybersecurity 00:41:19
Bill-For Discussion Only 24RS SB 63 01:13:15, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- "This came out of my efforts to have communication between U AIA and our 911.
- Uh, because Aaliyah has an amazing mapping system in the world. 911 does a good job, and this is a way
- codifies the GIS program in Aaliyah and also establishes a working relationship between us and the 911
- Can you tell us what'll be different after we make this connection with 911? How it would be?"
- The best I can put it is there's address data, and 911 would be the one that makes those corrections
Keywords:
absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:43 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So Senate Bill 273 is essentially a package that was developed by the Senate Finance Committee in response
- So Senate Bill 273 is essentially a package that was developed by the Senate Finance Committee in response
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 17th, 2026 at 08:07 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- telecommunications services, which are essential for work, education, health care, and emergency response
- about the $1 that you cut out, and I understand that you were being judicious about that, and your response
- Chair and Senator, I appreciate Rep Lujan's comments with respect to the... and your response. ...with
- Thank you very much for that response.
- money in 273. which is the money to help out Otero, Torrance, and Cibola counties, and this is in response
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 25th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill creates a process for 911 collaboration operation.
- The bill creates a process for 911 collaboration operation.
- While some 911 centers have expressed interest in partnering with other 911 centers...
- operational services using the following guidelines: a 911 center...
- I counted 19 that are here, and they have these eight responsibilities.
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, 911
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We feel strongly that the provisions we put forward this year. demonstrate our agency's responsibility
Bills:
HF1306