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ACR 150

Relative to California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 66 co-sponsors

California concurrent resolution designates a week annually to honor 911 dispatchers and emergency telecommunicators for their critical public safety work.

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
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Bill Summary · ACR 150

Legislative bill overview

ACR 150 is a concurrent resolution that designates a specific week in California as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week." The bill recognizes and honors the work of 911 dispatchers and emergency communications professionals who handle emergency calls and coordinate emergency response. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct budgetary impact or regulatory requirements.

Why is this important

Public safety telecommunicators are critical infrastructure workers who often operate behind the scenes, managing high-stress situations and directing first responders. Recognition resolutions can increase public awareness of these workers' contributions, potentially supporting recruitment and retention efforts in a field experiencing chronic staffing challenges. However, the real-world impact of ceremonial recognition is limited unless paired with substantive funding or policy measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Ceremonial vs. substantive action: Critics may argue the state should address actual telecommunicator needs (competitive wages, mental health support, staffing levels) rather than symbolic recognition
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time spent on naming weeks could be better used for bills addressing chronic 911 system problems like outdated infrastructure and inadequate funding
  • Equity concerns: If recognition resolutions are selective, questions arise about which public safety professions receive designation and whether this reflects systemic disparities in acknowledgment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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