House Bill 122 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-3-2018, to redefine the role of the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) as the division responsible for the operation, maintenance, and oversight of the statewide P25 interoperable communications system. The bill grants the department the authority to establish rules regarding access to this system, which includes the ability to collect fees and assessments aimed at supporting the system's maintenance, use, and improvement.

Additionally, the bill specifies that all fees and assessments collected under these rules will be classified as expendable receipts for the department, ensuring that the funds are allocated specifically for the P25 interoperable communications system. This legislative change is intended to enhance the operational framework and financial sustainability of the communications system, which is crucial for public safety and emergency response. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

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Introduced: 4-3-2018