2020 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 40 - Utilities
Article 2. Public Utilities Commission - Renewable Energy Standard
Section 40-2-131. State of 911 report.

(1) Notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), on or before September 15, 2018, and on or before September 15 of each year thereafter, the commission shall publish a "state of 911" report and submit the report to the members of the general assembly. The report must provide an overall understanding of the state of 911 service in Colorado and must address, at a minimum, the following:

1. The commission's actions related to 911 service in the state during the previous yearas well as planned implementation actions related to 911 service for the upcoming year;

2. The current statewide structure, technology, and general operations of 911 service in

Colorado;

3. 911 network reliability and resiliency;

4. Identified gaps, vulnerabilities, and needs related to 911 service in the state;

5. The impact on and involvement of the state in federal activities and national trendsaffecting 911 service in Colorado;

6. The state's planning for, transition to, and implementation of next generation 911,including a projected timeline for full statewide implementation; and

7. A discussion of 911 funding and fiscal outlook, including current funding sourcesand whether they are adequate for 911 service in the state, and potential funding mechanisms for the transition to and implementation of next generation 911.

2. In developing the report each year, the commission shall consult with public safetyanswering points as defined in section 29-11-101 (23), 911 governing bodies as defined in section 29-11-101 (16), and statewide organizations that represent public safety agencies.

3. On or before February 1, 2019, and on or before February 1 of each year thereafter,the commission shall present the report to the senate committee on business, labor, and technology, or its successor committee, and the house of representatives committee on business affairs and labor or its successor committee.

4. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to grant the commission the authority toregulate any providers or services exempt from jurisdiction under section 40-15-401.

Source: L. 2018: Entire section added, (HB 18-1184), ch. 308, p. 1862, § 1, effective May 29. L. 2020: (2) amended, (HB 20-1293), ch. 267, p. 1298, § 16, effective July 10.