HOUSE BILL ANALYSIS

                  SB 6378

Title:  An act relating to extending the expiration date of the enhanced 911 advisory committee.

Brief Description:  Extending the tenure of the enhanced 911 advisory committee.

Sponsors:  Senators Fraser, Brown and Snyder; by request of Department of Emergency Management.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON

TECHNOLOGY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY

Meeting Date:  February 23, 2000.

Staff:  Julia Harmatz (786-7135).

Background:

Enhanced 911 (E911) automatically displays the caller=s name, phone number, and location to a 911 operator.  An E911 system was established in Washington by referendum in 1991.

The E911 coordinator is responsible for the implementation and operation of the E911 system.  The coordinator is assisted by the E911 advisory committee, appointed by the Adjutant General of the state Military Department, and representing fire, safety, utility, telecommunication, and local government officials.  There are currently 27 members on the advisory committee.  Terms of service are determined by each member organization.  Committee members are eligible for travel reimbursement. 

The E911 advisory committee will expire on December 31, 2000.

Summary of Bill:

The Enhanced 911 advisory committee expires on December 31, 2006.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date of Bill:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.