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County officials briefed on 9‑1‑1 surcharge change, warn of allocation risks
Summary
9‑1‑1 officials told the committee that a recent amendment extended the state's monthly 9‑1‑1 surcharge sunset to Dec. 31, 2027 and that proposed changes to a $2.50 surcharge and distribution method could reallocate funds away from McHenry County despite a higher rate. Officials urged caution in budgeting and follow‑up with state associations.
Representatives of emergency‑communications systems briefed the Law & Government Committee on an unexpectedly broad state change to 9‑1‑1 surcharge law and the potential local funding impacts.
"It was quite a surprise to many to learn that our monthly 9‑1‑1 surcharge sunset was extended to 12/31/2027," said Tiki Schulte, identified in the meeting as a 9‑1‑1 director, describing language tacked onto House Bill 1866 and a subsequent Senate amendment. Schulte said that the…
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