LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6917 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 3, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1204 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Digital Alert Pilot Program.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Bauer M BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
XFEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the Digital Alert Pilot Program administered by the
Department of Homeland Security to provide grants to fire service providers for the use of digital alert
technology to notify motorists regarding the location of fire apparatuses. It also establishes the Digital Alert
Pilot Program Grant Fund.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill would increase workload and expenditures for the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) to administer the Digital Alert Pilot Program and Grant Fund. Money in fund
does not revert to the state General Fund at the end of the fiscal year. [The bill does not appropriate money
to the fund.]
Explanation of State Revenues: The Digital Alert Pilot Grant Fund may increase in revenue to the extent
that the DHS applies for federal grants for Digital Alert Pilot Program.
Additional Information - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act provides grants to prevent roadside deaths using digital alert technology under 23
U.S.C. 405(h). If DHS does apply for a grant, the state would need to provide a 20 percent match.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: Revenue would increase to the extent that entities with fire protection
services apply for a grant. The revenue from the grant would be restricted for purchasing digital alert
technology.
State Agencies Affected: Department of Homeland Security.
Local Agencies Affected: Local units with fire protection departments.
HB 1204 1 Information Sources: 23 U.S.C. 405 (h). Preventing Roadside Death Grants, 23 CFR 1300.27.
Highway Safety Grant Programs, https://www.nhtsa.gov/highway-safety-grants-program.
Fiscal Analyst: Nate Bodnar, 317-234-9476.
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