House Bill 122, also known as Senate Bill 1301, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-3-2018, concerning the P25 interoperable communications system. The bill establishes the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) as the division within the Department of Safety responsible for the operation, maintenance, and oversight of the statewide P25 system. It also grants the department the authority to create rules regarding access to the 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 considered expendable receipts for the department, designated for the ongoing maintenance, use, and enhancement of the P25 interoperable communications system. This legislative change aims to ensure the effective management and sustainability of the communications infrastructure critical for public safety. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

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Introduced: 4-3-2018