Bill
GM 663
Corey Shaffer is confirmed to the 911 Board (formerly Enhanced 911 Board) for a term ending June 30, 2026, strengthening oversight of emergency communications.
GM663 — Confirmation of COREY SHAFFER to the Enhanced 911 Board (renamed to the 911 Board)
Overview
- Purpose: Proclaim and confirm Governor Josh Green’s nomination of Corey Shaffer to serve on the Enhanced 911 Board for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 25, Noes 0, Excused 0; no reservations).
- Board name note: The bill reflects a board name change from “Enhanced 911 Board” to the “911 Board” as amended by GM712.
What the bill does
- Nomination and confirmation: The Governor nominated Corey Shaffer to the Enhanced 911 Board, with the term ending on June 30, 2026. The Senate then confirmed the nomination.
- Term of appointment: June 30, 2026.
- Board identity: This action applies to the 911 Board, the entity formerly titled the Enhanced 911 Board. GM712 previously amended the board’s name, and GM663 confirms the nominee to the renamed board.
Key provisions and changes
- Nominee: Corey Shaffer
- Board: 911 Board (formerly Enhanced 911 Board)
- Term expiration: June 30, 2026
- Confirmation mechanism: Governor’s nomination submitted for Senate confirmation; no changes to board structure beyond designation of the nominee.
- Proclamation type: The action is categorized as a proclamation for the purposes of advice and consent by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Corey Shaffer: Becomes a member of the 911 Board for the specified term.
- The 911 Board (formerly the Enhanced 911 Board): Gains specified board membership as part of its governance.
- Broader public/safety services: The 911 Board oversees critical emergency communications; appointment can influence policy, oversight, and program implementation related to emergency call handling and related technologies.
Procedural and timeline highlights
- Introduced: February 12, 2025
- Referral: Referred to GVO (Committee on Government Operations and Housing/committees with jurisdiction) on February 12, 2025
- Public hearings: Scheduled for March 4, 2025 (later adjusted for March 25, 2025)
- Committee action: March 25, 2025, GVO recommended Advise and Consent (3 Aye; 0 No; 2 Excused)
- Senate action: Reported from GVO with recommendation to Advise and Consent on April 22, 2025
- Final confirmation: April 23, 2025 (Ayes 25; no reservations; no abstentions/No votes)
Impact considerations
- No fiscal appropriations are attached to this proclamation in the text provided.
- The formal process aligns with constitutional provisions (Article V, Section 6) for gubernatorial appointments requiring Senate confirmation.
- The renamed 911 Board will continue to oversee Enhanced 911-related governance, funding, and policy, now under its updated title.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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