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VA HB1484

VA HB1484
Virginia Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund and Program; established.


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Introduced
01/19/2024
In Committee
01/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/13/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund and Program; established. Establishes the Virginia Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Emergency Management and financially managed by the Virginia Resources Authority, for the purpose of making loans and awarding grants to local governments to assist with improvement projects relating to public safety radio and communications infrastructure. Virginia Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund and Program; established. Establishes the Virginia Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Emergency Management and financially managed by the Virginia Resources Authority, for the purpose of making loans and awarding grants to local governments to assist with improvement projects relating to public safety radio and communications infrastructure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Virginia Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Emergency Management and financially managed by the Virginia Resources Authority. The purpose of the fund and program is to make loans and award grants to local governments to assist with improvement projects related to public safety radio and communications infrastructure. The bill sets guidelines for the program, including prioritizing projects that serve multiple localities, provide interoperability, and serve areas with high fiscal stress. The fund will be funded through appropriations, loan repayments, and other sources, and expenditures will be limited to grant awards, loans, and program implementation and administration.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Appropriations (on 02/13/2024)

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