Bill > LB62

This bill appropriates $19 million from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Administrative Services, specifically to be used by the office of the Chief Information Officer for improving communications infrastructure. The funding will support establishing interoperable communications between state agencies and volunteer departments by providing portable and mobile radios, along with their programming and installation. Additionally, the bill creates a grant program to help volunteer departments (as defined in section 35-901) connect to the Statewide Radio System, with training and equipment tailored to each department's specific needs and size. Importantly, the legislation stipulates that no subscription, programming, or training fees will be charged to volunteer departments after they receive the grant, and the Legislature intends for all grant funds to be distributed by June 30, 2028. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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