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This Act proposes modifications to the in-building regulations regarding bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs). Currently, buildings that are modified or renovated to exceed 25,000 square feet are not required to meet the GAT (Grid Acceptance Test) at 95% compliance for 800 MHz public safety in-building communications coverage, as is required for new buildings. In some cases, contractors are tearing down all but one…
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This Act proposes modifications to the in-building regulations regarding bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs). Currently, buildings that are modified or renovated to exceed 25,000 square feet are not required to meet the GAT (Grid Acceptance Test) at 95% compliance for 800 MHz public safety in-building communications coverage, as is required for new buildings. In some cases, contractors are tearing down all but one exterior wall and rebuilding which has drawn concern from Division of Communications. The BDA helps to maintain quality in-building communications and to prevent “dead zone” areas so emergency public safety personnel can communicate during a response to an emergency situation. This Act also removes language pertaining to an advisor committee that is no longer needed. The Act also removes the requirement that the Department of Safety and Homeland Security publish a map of buildings with these communication technologies due to safety concerns.
Every action
9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate · Senate Corrections & Public Safety
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · Senate Corrections & Public Safety
SenateAmendment SA 1 to SB 259 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
SenateAmendment SA 1 to SB 259 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES21–0 vote
SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
CommitteeAssigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · House Public Safety & Homeland Security
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 6 On Its Merits · House Public Safety & Homeland Security
HousePassed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT
GovernorSigned by Governor
Roll calls
3 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.