HB 1271 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Creates the strategic interoperability executive committee within the state military department. The department is responsible for the planning, development, management, maintenance, accountability, and performance of the state's emergency communication systems.

Provides that the legislative accountability and evaluation program will inventory and evaluate all state and local government-owned emergency communication systems. The joint legislative audit and review committee will work in conjunction with the legislative accountability and evaluation program committee in researching and developing alternatives that will result in a statewide emergency communications plan to be jointly presented to the Washington state legislature.