BILL NUMBER: SB 1212INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Hueso FEBRUARY 18, 2016 An act relating to telecommunications. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 1212, as introduced, Hueso. "2-1-1" information and referral network. Existing law authorizes a local public agency, as defined, to establish a nonemergency "311" telephone system, and authorizes the Public Safety Communications Division in the Office of Emergency Services to, among other things, aid local public agencies in the formulation of concepts, methods, and procedures that will improve the operation of the "311" systems and to increase cooperation among public agencies. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to enhance the status and system of the 2-1-1 information and referral network to provide coordinated services and resources to all California residents. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to enhance the status and system of the 2-1-1 information and referral network to provide coordinated services and resources to all California residents.