SB 25-256

Senate Bill 25-256 allocates $15 million each year from July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2034, from the local government severance tax fund to support a digital trunked radio system used by public safety agencies. This money will help cover costs for infrastructure and technology needed to maintain and improve the radio system. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now active and the state treasurer must begin transferring funds as specified starting in 2025.

Official Summary

On July 1, 2025, and on July 1 of each year thereafter through July 1, 2034, the act 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 must be used to support the digital trunked radio system, including site-supporting infrastructure and supporting software and hardware. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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