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2022 House Bill 1703: Modernizing the statewide 911 emergency communications system
Introduced by Rep. Tina Orwall (Des Moines) (D) on January 10, 2022
Referred to the House Community & Economic Development Committee on January 10, 2022
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on January 18, 2022
Substitute offered in the House on January 27, 2022
Adds new definitions to the Emergency Management Act (EMA) and to Enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions.
• Removes the term "enhanced" where it describes 911 systems and related terms throughout the EMA and E-911 excise tax provisions.
• Modifies the duties of the state E-911 Coordination Office.
Received in the Senate on February 10, 2022
Referred to the Senate State Government & Elections Committee on February 10, 2022
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 21, 2022
Received in the House on March 7, 2022
House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage.
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 30, 2022