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Committee hears possible 9-1-1 surcharge increase floated for future sessions
Summary
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.
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.
Chip characterized the 9-1-1 surcharge as an item that could surface in veto session or during summer negotiations, but he cautioned that many competing priorities and political dynamics make its path uncertain.
Why it matters: changes to the 9-1-1 surcharge would affect fee levels paid by households and the revenue streams for emergency services; committee members will watch leadership deliberations over the summer and in veto session.
