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MS HB108

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Department of Information Technology Services' control and oversight authority over the Wireless Communication Commission's operations and decision-making.

  • Transfers administration of the Integrated Public Safety Communications Fund from the Department of Information Technology Services to the commission itself.

  • Eliminates requirements for the Department of Information Technology Services to approve commission purchases and jointly approve fund expenditures.

  • Changes the Senate advisory board member from the Public Utilities Committee to the Energy Committee.

  • Maintains the commission's authority to plan, manage, and operate the statewide wireless communications system for law enforcement and emergency public safety personnel without departmental oversight.

Legislative Description

Wireless Communication Commission; remove ITS control over.

Last Action

Died In Conference

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Technology2/18/2021
Public Utilities1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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