HB 1078 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE

 

15Feb2024... 0438h

05/23/2024   1993s

05/23/2024   2093s

 

2024 SESSION

24-2348

10/08

 

HOUSE BILL 1078

 

AN ACT relative to the department of safety establishing a repository of maps showing radio systems within the state.

 

SPONSORS: Rep. Proulx, Hills. 15; Rep. Bernardy, Rock. 36; Rep. Hobson, Rock. 14

 

COMMITTEE: Science, Technology and Energy

 

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill directs the department of safety to establish a repository of maps showing radio systems, collect and update maps from various sources, and provide access and guidance to the repository.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

15Feb2024... 0438h

05/23/2024   1993s

05/23/2024   2093s 24-2348

10/08

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four

 

AN ACT relative to the department of safety establishing a repository of maps showing radio systems within the state.

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

1  New Section; Department of Safety; Radio System Repository.  Amend RSA 21-P by inserting after section 15-c the following new section:

21-P:15-d Radio System Repository.  The department of safety, through its officials, shall:

I.  Establish and maintain a comprehensive catalog of maps showing tower and site locations of all municipal, county, and state government radio systems throughout the state.

II.  Collect maps from every municipality, county, and state agency, detailing the locations of their radio systems.

III.  Receive regular updates from municipalities, counties, and state agencies to ensure the repository remains current and accurate.

IV.  Collaborate with the municipalities, counties, and state agencies to efficiently gather information and updates.

V.  Provide access and to the repository for all municipalities, counties, state agencies and relevant stakeholders involved in emergency services and public safety communication.

VI.  Permit municipalities and counties may utilize the repository to enhance their own radio capabilities and to identify areas with gaps in radio coverage.

VII.  Provide guidance on usage of the repository when requested.

2  New Section; Department of Safety; Radio System Repository.  Amend RSA 21-P by inserting after section 15-c the following new section:

21-P:15-d  Radio System Repository.  The department of safety, through its officials, shall:

I.  Establish and maintain a comprehensive catalog of maps showing tower and site locations of all municipal, county, and state government radio systems throughout the state.

II.  Collect maps from every municipality, county, and state agency, detailing the locations of their radio systems.

III.  Receive regular updates from municipalities, counties, and state agencies to ensure the repository remains current and accurate.

IV.  Collaborate with the municipalities, counties, and state agencies to efficiently gather information and updates.

V.  Provide access and to the repository for all municipalities, counties, state agencies and relevant stakeholders involved in emergency services and public safety communication.

VI.  Permit municipalities and counties may utilize the repository to enhance their own radio capabilities and to identify areas with gaps in radio coverage.

VII.  Provide guidance on usage of the repository when requested.

3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.