Safety and security measures appropriation

The bill's title and scope changed from focusing on public safety vehicle regulations and general protective services to specifically addressing Capitol complex security and creating a legislative security task force.

New funding was added for Capitol security screening ($2.22M) and security enhancements ($4.45M), while funding for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals was removed or reduced.

A new Security Services Task Force was established to provide recommendations on security and protective services for members of the legislature.

Protective services duties were modified to explicitly include legislative services and coordination, while removing specific duties related to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

The requirement for sellers to remove identifying equipment and insignia from public safety vehicles before sale was removed from the text.

Reporting requirements for Capitol security were updated to begin in calendar year 2028, with specific instructions on what data must be included in public reports.

The definition of who receives protective services was modified to emphasize members of the legislature, with specific provisions for reimbursing local law enforcement for legislative security.

Added the word 'must' to the prohibition on selling public safety vehicles without removing misleading equipment, changing the obligation from a permission-based statement to a strict mandatory requirement.

Updated the document title and posting date to reflect the progression from the 2nd Engrossment to the 3rd Engrossment.

Added a prohibition on selling or transferring public safety vehicles to the public unless all emergency lights, sirens, and insignia are removed to prevent misuse.

Created a new Capitol Security Division within the State Patrol to provide security and protective services for principal state officials, including the governor and legislators.

Established a requirement for elected officials to submit and verify annual emergency contact information with the Commissioner of Public Safety.

Significantly increased appropriations for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and State Patrol, including specific funds for courthouse safety improvements and Capitol security enhancements.

Replaced the original text regarding clemency application panels and waiver procedures with new provisions for Capitol security operations and vehicle safety.

Authorized the Attorney General to bring civil actions to recover penalties ($2,500) for individuals who sell public safety vehicles without removing identifying equipment.

Set specific implementation timelines for the protective services unit, requiring staffing and hiring to begin within 90 days of enactment.

All text establishing the 'public safety radio and crime victims account' and the associated 50-cent monthly fee on prepaid wireless services was removed.

Provisions appropriating money for portable radios, mobile radios, and crime victim service grants were deleted.

New rules allow a three-member panel to review clemency applications and recommend denial or approval without a full commission hearing.

The waiting period for applying for a pardon can now be waived by the commission if there are 'unusual circumstances and special need'.

The requirement for an applicant to appear before the commission was modified to allow the governor to waive this appearance requirement in specific situations.