RS31207 / H0530

This legislation increases the 911 fee that counties receive. The 911 fee was established in 1988 and has not changed since that time. Many counties are unable to provide the 911 services required due to increasing costs of the technologies. Additionally, there is the need to upgrade all systems. The system upgrades are not a question of if, but when. The current infrastructure for the 911 system is standing on legacy technology that will be removed and counties will have to have systems in place that will work on the new technologies.

This will not impact the general fund. Counties will receive an increase in 911 fees to help cover the costs of maintenance, operation, and enhancement/upgrades to the emergency communication systems.

Bill Text

Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note

Bill on Idaho Legislature site