ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 2830	By:	Peters, Pittman, Scott and McAffrey of the House

				and

		Anderson of the Senate

An Act relating to poor persons; amending Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2004 (56 O.S. Supp. 2009, Section 3021), which relates to the Oklahoma 2-1-1 Advisory Collaborative; creating the 2-1-1 Oklahoma Coordinating Council; stating responsibilities; providing for development of bylaws; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2004 (56 O.S. Supp. 2009, Section 3021), is amended to read as follows:
Section 3021.  A.  The Oklahoma 2-1-1 Advisory Collaborative, created pursuant to Oklahoma Corporation Commission Rules (OAC 165:55-7-2.1, dated July 15, 2003), is hereby designated the official state coordinating entity for all 2-1-1 Call Centers in Oklahoma.  The Collaborative shall serve as the vehicle to develop an integrated 2-1-1 service map for the state and as the certifying body for information and referral providers who wish to become 2-1-1 Call Centers renamed the 2-1-1 Oklahoma Coordinating Council.
B.  The Council shall have the following responsibilities: 
1.  Develop and maintain a statewide coordinated approach for the promotion of a 2-1-1 system to be designated “2-1-1 Oklahoma”;
2.  Develop and maintain an integrated statewide 2-1-1 service that avoids overlap of 2-1-1 call centers in Oklahoma;
3.  Develop and maintain certification standards for providers that operate as 2-1-1 call centers in Oklahoma;
4.  Assure that each 2-1-1 call center is accountable and maintains compliance with Oklahoma Corporation Commission standards, and develop and maintain a process for 2-1-1 call center accountability and compliance with state and national standards and any contractual obligations;
5.  Provide leadership and coordination for 2-1-1 call centers in the event of large-scale emergencies and to meet homeland security needs;
6.  Develop and implement a statewide, outcome-driven strategic plan for 2-1-1 Oklahoma;
7.  Advocate for funding to support and sustain 2-1-1 system delivery;
8.  Coordinate with national, state and local partners in the provision of 2-1-1 services; and
9.  Using an established formula, provide recommendations to the administering entity responsible for the allocations of funds appropriated for 2-1-1 Oklahoma.
C.  The current members of the Oklahoma 2-1-1 Advisory Collaborative shall develop bylaws for the Council by February 1, 2011.  Said bylaws shall identify a process for selecting membership on the Council, terms of office and procedures for replacing members.  The bylaws shall require that an equitable ratio of state agency representation to private sector representation be maintained on the Council.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2010.
Passed the House of Representatives the 2nd day of March, 2010.

	
Presiding Officer of the House of
	Representatives

Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2010.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate