FIRST RESPONDER VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM.

SEC. 2014. FIRST RESPONDER VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM.(a) In General.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, should—(1) develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote compliance with State and local laws intended to increase the safe and efficient operation of first responder vehicles;(2) compile a list of best practices by State and local governments to promote compliance with the laws described in paragraph (1);(3) analyze State and local laws intended to increase the safe and efficient operation of first responder vehicles; and(4) develop model legislation to increase the safe and efficient operation of first responder vehicles.(b) Partnerships.—The Secretary may enter into partnerships with qualified organizations to carry out this section.(c) Public Outreach.—The Secretary shall use a variety of public outreach strategies to carry out this section, including public 119 STAT. 1541 service announcements, publication of informational materials, and posting information on the Internet.(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for fiscal year 2006.