Albany 911 Surcharge Won't Be Diverted, NY Legislator Says
A New York state Republican wondered if part of a proposed 95 cent surcharge in Albany County to fund E911 would be diverted to other purposes. The Assembly Local Governments Committee unanimously cleared A-9269 at a livestreamed Wednesday meeting, sending…
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it to the Ways and Means Committee. Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R) asked if the proposed surcharge is “100% going to this project or is there any money split off from that 95 cents for other purposes?” Chairman Fred Thiele (D) answered, “these funds are dedicated to the E911 program.” New York diverted $100.7 million (41.7%) of its state 911 fee revenue to the general fund in 2020, showed the FCC’s most recent report on the subject (see 2201070049). The Senate could vote soon on its version (S-8246) after sending it to third reading Wednesday.