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Examiners flag $32 million in held 9‑1‑1 funds and a rule that may conflict with statute
Summary
Examiners told the committee that the Statewide 9‑1‑1 Board holds roughly $32 million in unreserved balances while many local emergency communication districts report staffing and funding shortfalls.
Legislative examiners briefed the Joint Interim Committee on the Alabama Statewide 9‑1‑1 Board and raised concerns about large bank balances, a board rule that may conflict with statute, and the need to implement new 2025 law changes before Oct. 1.
Miss Thomas said the board administers the statewide 9‑1‑1 charge (currently about $2.23 per phone line) and distributes collections to 85 emergency communication districts (ECDs). She recited two 2025 session laws (Acts…
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