House Bill 122 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-3-2018, to clarify 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 allows the department of safety to establish rules regarding access to this system, which includes the authority to collect fees and assessments for its maintenance, use, and improvement.

Additionally, the bill specifies that all fees and assessments collected under these rules will be considered expendable receipts for the department, designated for the ongoing maintenance, use, and enhancement of the P25 interoperable communications system. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining effective communication systems for public safety.

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Introduced: 4-3-2018