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SB25-256

Funds for Support of Digital Trunked Radio System

Concerning a transfer to the public safety communications trust fund for the support of the digital trunked radio system.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Bill Summary

Joint Budget Committee. On July 1, 2025, and on July 1 of each year thereafter through July 1, 2034, the bill requires the state treasurer to transfer $15 million from the local government severance tax fund to the public safety communications trust fund (trust fund). The money in the trust fund is required to be used to support the digital trunked radio system, including site supporting infrastructure and supporting software and hardware.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Rep. S. Bird, Rep. E. Sirota

Sponsor

Sen. J. Bridges
Rep. R. Taggart

Co-sponsor

Sen. J. Marchman

Upcoming Schedule

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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