Committee weighs 9‑1‑1 funding options as counties warn operations are underfunded
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
Local 9‑1‑1 center leaders told the Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee the current 75¢ per‑line surcharge no longer supports operations or required upgrades to NextGen 9‑1‑1.
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Local public‑safety officials told the committee that current 9‑1‑1 funding is inadequate to maintain operations and pay for NextGen upgrades.
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