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NM SB231

NM SB231
Law Enforcement Tech & Evidence Keeping


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Introduced
01/31/2020
In Committee
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO MODERNIZE AND UPDATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND EVIDENCE KEEPING AND ASSISTING STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES IN SHARING INFORMATION.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $100 million from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety to provide grants to county and municipal law enforcement entities. The grants are intended to achieve interoperability of state, county, and municipal law enforcement systems, enable real-time communication and crime reporting among law enforcement agencies, and modernize evidence storage and handling practices. The Department of Public Safety must consult with the Department of Information Technology to determine the appropriateness of the grants, which cannot exceed 50% of the project costs. Any unused funds will revert to the general fund at the end of the 2021 fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/06/2020)

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