Bill > HB06467

This bill authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $250,000 in state bonds to provide grant funding to the South Central Chiefs of Police Association, which will then offer grants to municipal police departments in the south central region of the state. Specifically, these grants will cover 50% of the cost for purchasing StarChase or similar tracking technology designed to help law enforcement track cars involved in theft or other criminal activities. StarChase is a technological system that allows police to tag and track vehicles remotely, potentially assisting in apprehending car thieves and reducing related criminal activities. The bill is aimed at supporting local law enforcement's efforts to combat vehicle-related crime by providing financial assistance for advanced tracking technology. The funding will be administered through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and the bonds will be issued in accordance with existing state financial statutes.