Committee discusses emergency communications funding and PILT; staff asked to research PILT distribution options
Legislators discussed a looming maintenance shortfall for Montana’s statewide public‑safety radio system, the need to stabilize recurring funding (currently ~$3.75M), and 9‑1‑1 dispatch equipment shortfalls. Staff was asked to report on PILT distribution rules and whether the state can set priorities or routes to share PILT with local municipalities.
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Committee members raised emergency communications funding as a priority after hearing testimony that the statewide public‑safety radio system faces maintenance funding shortfalls and that many local 9‑1‑1 dispatch centers are operating aging equipment.
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