SCR 129: California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2024-05-31
Current Status:
Passed
(2024-05-31: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 81, Statutes of 2024.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
This measure would declare the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, as California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
This measure would declare the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, as California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
This measure would declare the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, as California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
WHEREAS, When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of public safety personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated public safety dispatchers serve the citizens of the State of California on a daily basis by answering emergency and nonemergency calls for assistance and coordinating public safety field units; and
WHEREAS, These career professionals answer over 27,000,000 911 calls in California annually; and
WHEREAS, These professionals measure their success in the lives that are saved by the 911 system each and every day; and
WHEREAS, Public safety dispatchers have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and helping of others during a critical time of need; and
WHEREAS, Public safety communications professionals work under challenging and stressful circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Public safety communications professionals dedicate their lives and careers to helping others; and
WHEREAS, Effective January 1, 2021, Chapter 68 of the Statutes of 2020 recognized public safety dispatchers as first responders in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, the United States Congress designated the second week in April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; and
WHEREAS, California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week will recognize all public safety dispatchers who are an integral part of Californias first responder team, who work 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and serve as the first critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, to be California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and honors and recognizes the importance and contributions of Californias public safety communications professionals and commends them for their continued commitment and service to the residents of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of public safety personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated public safety dispatchers serve the citizens of the State of California on a daily basis by answering emergency and nonemergency calls for assistance and coordinating public safety field units; and
WHEREAS, These career professionals answer over 27,000,000 911 calls in California annually; and
WHEREAS, These professionals measure their success in the lives that are saved by the 911 system each and every day; and
WHEREAS, Public safety dispatchers have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and helping of others during a critical time of need; and
WHEREAS, Public safety communications professionals work under challenging and stressful circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Public safety communications professionals dedicate their lives and careers to helping others; and
WHEREAS, Effective January 1, 2021, Chapter 68 of the Statutes of 2020 recognized public safety dispatchers as first responders in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, the United States Congress designated the second week in April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; and
WHEREAS, California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week will recognize all public safety dispatchers who are an integral part of Californias first responder team, who work 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and serve as the first critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, to be California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and honors and recognizes the importance and contributions of Californias public safety communications professionals and commends them for their continued commitment and service to the residents of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of public safety personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated public safety dispatchers serve the citizens of the State of California on a daily basis by answering emergency and nonemergency calls for assistance and coordinating public safety field units; and
WHEREAS, These career professionals answer over 27,000,000 911 calls in California annually; and
WHEREAS, These professionals measure their success in the lives that are saved by the 911 system each and every day; and
WHEREAS, Public safety dispatchers have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and helping of others during a critical time of need; and
WHEREAS, Public safety communications professionals work under challenging and stressful circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Public safety communications professionals dedicate their lives and careers to helping others; and
WHEREAS, Effective January 1, 2021, Chapter 68 of the Statutes of 2020 recognized public safety dispatchers as first responders in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, the United States Congress designated the second week in April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; and
WHEREAS, California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week will recognize all public safety dispatchers who are an integral part of Californias first responder team, who work 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and serve as the first critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, to be California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and honors and recognizes the importance and contributions of Californias public safety communications professionals and commends them for their continued commitment and service to the residents of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| May 31, 2024 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 81, Statutes of 2024. |
| May 31, 2024 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| May 23, 2024 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 22, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 5571.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 20, 2024 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 20). |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3667.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 10, 2024 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Date
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Location
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Votes
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| May 22, 2024 | SCR 129 Padilla Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 20, 2024 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Apr 18, 2024 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR129 Padilla | Senate Floor |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association | ** Support |
Date of Hearing: May 20, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 129
Author:(Padilla) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
SUMMARY: Declares the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, to be California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and recognizes the importance and contributions of California’s public safety communications professionals. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Thousands of dedicated public safety dispatchers serve the citizens of the State of California on a daily basis by answering emergency and nonemergency calls for assistance and coordinating public safety field units.
- These career professionals answer over 27 million 911 calls in California annually. They measure their success in the lives that are saved by the 911 system each and every day.
- Public safety dispatchers have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and helping of others during a critical time of need.
- Public safety communications professionals work under challenging and stressful circumstances and dedicate their lives and careers to helping others.
- California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week will recognize all public safety dispatchers who are an integral part of California’s first responder team, who work 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and serve as the first critical contact our citizens have with emergency services.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 129 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 129
Author: Padilla (D)
Introduced: 4/1/24
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
SOURCE: California Chapter of the National Emergency Numbers Association
DIGEST:
This resolution declares the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, as California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of public safety personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property. Thousands of dedicated public safety dispatchers serve the citizens of the State of California on a daily basis by answering emergency and nonemergency calls for assistance and coordinating public safety field units.
- Effective January 1, 2021, Chapter 68 of the Statutes of 2020, recognized public safety dispatchers as first responders in the State of California.
- California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week will recognize all public safety dispatchers who are an integral part of California's first responder team, who work 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and serve as the first critical contact our citizens have with emergency services.
This resolution declares the week of April 14, 2024, to April 20, 2024, inclusive, to be California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 4/9/24)
California Chapter of the National Emergency Numbers Association (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/9/24)
None received
Prepared by: Holly Hummelt / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/10/24 10:32:43
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