MN SF1061

Statewide Radio Board must study long-term funding strategies for ARMER and 911 public safety communications systems

Study must evaluate public and private funding options including bonds, grants, public-private partnerships, vendor financing, commercial carrier assets, user fees, and local funding

Study must assess funding strategies for future system needs, upgrades, and associated capital and operating costs

Board must report findings to chairs and ranking minority members of House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over capital investment and criminal justice by January 15, 2014