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HF3230 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public safety radio and crime victims account established, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3432

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This legislative proposal aims to improve public safety and support crime victims by establishing a new account to manage funds dedicated to radio communication systems for emergency services and to provide grants for crime victim services.

Main Provisions

  • Establishment of Fund: The bill creates a "Public Safety Radio and Crime Victims Account" funded by a new fee of 50 cents per telecommunications customer line. This account is within the special revenue fund.

  • Fee Collection and Allocation: Telecommunications providers must collect a 50-cent monthly fee per customer line. The collected fees are split between supporting public safety radio systems and providing grants to crime victim service providers.

  • Use of Funds:

    • Half of the funds are allocated for grants to local, tribal, and state agencies to purchase or upgrade interoperable equipment for the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.
    • The other half is for grants to organizations supporting victims of sexual assault, general crime, domestic violence, and child abuse. The grants support a wide range of services, including advocacy, counseling, and shelter.

  • Reporting Requirements: An annual report must be submitted to relevant legislative committees detailing account activities and grants awarded.

  • Expiration: The provision establishing the fee and fund will expire on June 30, 2033.

  • Prepaid Wireless Services: Fees for prepaid wireless transactions are structured similarly to existing practices for other telecommunications services.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendment of 911 Fees: The bill introduces changes to how 911 fees are structured and collected, reflecting the addition of a separate fee dedicated to the new public safety radio and crime victims fund.

  • Expansion of Fee Coverage: The bill implements a specific strategy to handle prepaid wireless telecommunications service fees, ensuring these services contribute equally to the funding mechanisms.

Relevant Terms

public safety, 911 service, telecommunications, emergency services, crime victims, radio communication, Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER), fee structure, special revenue fund, victim services, grant program, prepaid wireless services.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 22, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 22, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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