HB92 Summary

• Creates the Alabama First Responder Wireless Commission to ensure effective communication services for law enforcement, fire and rescue services, and public health and emergency personnel during emergencies and disasters.

• Commission consists of 28 members representing state agencies, sheriffs, police chiefs, fire departments, emergency management, tribal governments, and local governments; members serve terms of at least two years and meet at least quarterly.

• Commission authorized to purchase, lease, or implement a statewide wireless communications system for first responder users in state and local governments, including planning, technical support, user agreements, and charging subscribers for access and use.

• Establishes the First Responder Wireless Commission Fund in State Treasury, funded by federal grants, legislative appropriations, user fees, lease revenues, and other sources; fund balances do not revert to General Fund at fiscal year end.

• Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval; does not regulate commercial mobile radio services or local emergency communication districts.