Committee hears possible 9-1-1 surcharge increase floated for future sessions
Members discussed a possible increase to the 9-1-1 surcharge before its sunset; Chip said Chicago floated a $3 increase that met resistance and that an increase remains possible but timing and priority are unclear.
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A committee member raised whether leadership might pursue a change to the 9-1-1 surcharge before it sunsets. Chip said the city of Chicago had floated a $3 increase during session but it was not well received and that an increase prior to sunset is possible though timing is uncertain: "You start high ... get two," he said, describing typical negotiation dynamics.
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