HB 14-1203 Summary

• Appropriates $3,500,000 annually from fiscal year 2013-14 through 2024-25 to the Public Safety Communications Trust Fund for replacement of legacy radio equipment and hardware at digital trunked radio system tower sites.

• Beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 through 2024-25, appropriates an additional $3,700,000 annually for software upgrade assurance.

• Requires annual reporting to the Joint Budget Committee by November 1st (2014-2025) detailing fund usage, expenditures by purpose, and funding source recommendations for the following fiscal year.

• The Office of Information Technology, in consultation with multiple state departments, must submit reports documenting how appropriated funds are used for legacy equipment replacement and software upgrades.

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.