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Senate approves 10 increase in 911 fee to fund poison control and E‑911 upgrades
Utah State Senate · February 24, 1998
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Summary
The Senate approved SB221 to raise the 911 access charge from 50 to 60; the amendment directs 7 to fund the Poison Control Center and 3 to counties for enhanced 911 compliance, with sponsors arguing the increase will save health‑care costs.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 24 amended and advanced SB221 to raise the statewide 911 access charge from 50 to 60 and earmark the additional 10 for poison‑control services and enhanced 911 implementation.
Sponsor Senator Steele framed the change as a public‑health and public‑safety upgrade, telling colleagues…
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