Joint Budget Committee backs drafting legislation to fund Digital Trunked Radio System

Mar 10, 2025

The Joint Budget Committee authorized staff to draft legislation to implement a $15 million Digital Trunked Radio System operating request and recommended possible use of the 9-1-1 Services Enterprise as a TABOR‑exempt funding source; the motion to proceed passed unanimously with one member mildly excused.

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Alfredo Kim, Joint Budget Committee staff, told the committee he recommends state funding for a $15 million request for the Digital Trunked Radio System (DTRS), including a $12 million vendor contract and $3 million for program hardware and equipment.

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