LAWMAKERS HAVE APPROVE FUNDING FOR 9-1-1- CENTERS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.
THE LEGISLATION WAS NEEDED BECAUSE THE CURRENT APPROPRIATION FOR CALL CENTERS EXPIRES AT THE END OF JUNE. THIS MAKES SURE THEY KEEP RUNNING SAYS REPRESENTATIVE CHAD HAYS OF DANVILLE.
REPRESENTATIVE BRANDON PHELPS OF HARRISBURG SAYS IT INCLUDES AN INCREASE IN THE PHONE SURCHARGE TO HELP EMERGENCY SERVICES MEET TECHNOLOGY NEEDS.
IT NOW GOES TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK.