Digital Trunked Radio System Support Fund Transfer
Summary
Colorado HB26-1392 requires the state treasurer to transfer any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the public safety communications revolving fund at fiscal year-end to the public safety communications trust fund. The bill clarifies that trust fund money supports the digital trunked radio system by acquiring and maintaining public safety communications systems and equipment for use by the office of public safety communications, state departments, and other system users.
What changed
Colorado HB26-1392 amends state law to require transfer of unexpended and unencumbered funds from the public safety communications revolving fund to the trust fund at the end of each fiscal year. The bill specifies that trust fund money may be used for acquiring and maintaining digital trunked radio system equipment and infrastructure, payment of maintenance expenses, leased or rented equipment, tower lease costs, and payments to local governmental entities for radio communications systems.
The bill has no direct compliance obligations for regulated private entities. State agencies and local governmental entities that are users of the DTRS may benefit from the consolidated funding stream for radio communications system maintenance and equipment needs. No new reporting, licensing, or operational requirements are imposed on businesses or individuals.
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HB26-1392
Digital Trunked Radio System Support
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | State Government |
Concerning the transfer of money from the public safety communications revolving fund to the public safety communications trust fund to support the digital trunked radio system.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
Joint Budget Committee. The bill requires the state treasurer to transfer any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the public safety communications revolving fund at the end of a fiscal year to the public safety communications trust fund (trust fund).
The bill clarifies that the primary purpose of the money in the trust fund is to support the digital trunked radio system (DTRS) by acquiring and maintaining public safety communications systems and equipment for use by the office of public safety communications (office), state departments, and other users of the system. The money in the fund may also be used for the payment of maintenance expenses of the office, state departments, and other users related to the DTRS, including the cost of leased or rented equipment, infrastructure maintenance, tower lease costs, payments to local governmental entities for radio communications systems, or payments related to public safety radio systems.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Emily Sirota
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Senator
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Committees
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Senate
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | Rerevised | |
| 04/15/2026 | Revised | |
| 04/11/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 04/09/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 04/02/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1392 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1392 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/16/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 35 AYE 0 NO 0 OTHER | Vote record |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 61 AYE 0 NO 4 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/14/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/13/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations |
| 04/11/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/10/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/09/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/08/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/07/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. E. Sirota | Rep. R. Taggart
Sen. J. Bridges | Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
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