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TN SJR0048
Joint Resolution
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Becky Massey
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AI Summary
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Ratifies the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board's decision to increase the statewide 911 surcharge from $1.50 to $1.86, a $0.36 increase per line
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New surcharge rate takes effect January 1, 2026, allowing time for required notice to communications service providers
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Current $1.50 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2021; increase needed due to advances in technology and increased operational costs for emergency communications districts
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Tennessee Emergency Communications Board held a public hearing on December 10, 2024, and formally approved the new rate at its January 22, 2025 meeting
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Surcharge revenues fund mandatory disbursements to emergency communications districts, State Emergency Communications Board operations, and the Tennessee Relay Services/Telecommunications Devices Access Program
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to ratify the increase to the statewide 911 surcharge rate to $1.86 as determined necessary by the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board.
General Assembly, Review Or Ratification of Rules
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026