Statewide radio systems; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act; defining terms; effective date.

Replaced the 9-1-1 Management Unit with a new 14-member Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority as the governing board

Added specific membership requirements including representatives from public safety, transportation, agriculture, health, law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, and municipal/county organizations

Changed member appointment process to include multiple state agencies and elected officials with specific appointment authorities

Added quorum requirements (7 members) and voting procedures for the Authority

Added provisions for Executive Coordinator employment and Deputy Coordinator selection approval

Created new definitions for key terms including Authority, Executive Coordinator, Joint Executive Board for Emergency Communications, and Revolving fund

Modified funding provisions to include a revolving fund for the Authority with specific expenditure authorization

The 'Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority' was renamed to '9-1-1 Management Unit' and restructured as a unit within the 'Oklahoma Emergency Communications Section'.

The 'Oklahoma Statewide Interoperability Governing Body' was abolished and replaced by the new Council structure.

New entity 'Oklahoma Emergency Communications Council' was created with defined purpose, membership requirements, and powers and duties.

Appointment authority changed from the Authority's board to the Homeland Security Advisor for the 9-1-1 Coordinator and subordinates.

Funding responsibility shifted to the Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2026 to support transfers of powers, duties, and personnel.

Effective date provisions were updated with specific requirements for filling vacancies by the original appointing authority and affirmation by certain dates.

Added definition of 'Executive Coordinator' as a new role within the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Office.

Changed the leadership position from 'Executive Director' to 'Executive Coordinator' and added requirements for the Joint Executive Board to employ this coordinator.

Created a new 'Joint Executive Board for Emergency Communications' that combines membership from both the Emergency Communications Authority and the 9-1-1 Management Authority.

Added new requirements for the Joint Executive Board to establish guidelines and hold certain meetings with quorum requirements.

Added requirement that the Executive Coordinator's salary be equally funded, replacing the previous funding structure.

Added power for the Board to remove the Executive Coordinator, replacing the previous provision that allowed removal without cause.