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 operating, maintaining, and overseeing 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 for its 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 ongoing support of the P25 interoperable communications system. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

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Introduced: 4-3-2018