This bill amends sections 318.18 and 318.21 of the Florida Statutes to remove the scheduled expiration date for provisions related to the remission of surcharges for certain criminal offenses and noncriminal moving traffic violations. Specifically, it establishes a $3 surcharge for these offenses, which will be remitted to the Department of Revenue and deposited into the State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System Trust Fund. The funds will be used to support the state agency law enforcement radio system and provide technical assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies regarding their regional communication systems.

Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Management Services to retain sufficient funds to cover the costs associated with managing and overseeing the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System. It also specifies that the Joint Task Force on State Agency Law Enforcement Communications will determine how these funds are utilized to enhance the radio system. The amendments ensure ongoing financial support for law enforcement communication systems without an expiration date, thereby strengthening the infrastructure for law enforcement agencies across the state.

Statutes affected:
S 2508 Filed: 318.18, 318.21