This bill establishes the "First-in-the-Nation Security Task Force" to coordinate security planning for presidential campaign events related to the 2028 election. The task force will consist of various members, including the commissioner of safety, the attorney general, and representatives from law enforcement, educational institutions, and political parties. The task force is tasked with developing statewide guidance for event security, establishing coordination protocols among law enforcement, identifying training needs, conducting outreach to student organizations, and producing a comprehensive security plan for the 2028 election cycle. The task force will meet quarterly and may hold nonpublic sessions to discuss sensitive security issues.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the prospective repeal of the task force and its related subdivision by June 30, 2029. The initial guidance from the task force is due by November 1, 2026, with a draft security plan to be submitted by September 1, 2027, and an after-action report evaluating the plan's implementation by June 30, 2028. The bill has a minimal fiscal impact, estimated to be less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 to 2029.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:72
As Amended by the House: 21-P:72