ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – Legislation that would increase state and local 9-1-1 fees in Maryland — part of the Next Generation 9-1-1 initiative that would allow faster communication with emergency responders via text, photos and videos — passed both the House and Senate this week.
Senate bill 339, cross-filed with House bill 397, would address cybersecurity and technology updates, provide oversight and accountability, fill staffing shortages and establish a new funding method for the new 9-1-1 system.
The legislation — Carl Henn’s Law — was named after a Rockville, Maryland, native who was struck by lightning in 2010 during a sudden storm. Emergency operators were not immediately reachable at the time as the 9-1-1 system received an overwhelming volume of calls, according to written testimony from Carl’s wife, Carol Henn. Carl Henn suffered significant brain stem damage and died.
“I have had three people die in my district when 9-1-1 has failed,” bill sponsor Sen. Cheryl Kagan, D-Montgomery, said during a hearing on Feb. 26. “That has inspired my efforts on this issue.”
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5 comments:
So I have to pay more for the Mismanagement of funds by Montgomery, Prince Georges Counties along with others. Total BS. Reduce outrageous salaries and retirement payments. Just look at the mismanagement in Salisbury. They are always riding around being wasteful of daily expense, upkeep, maintenance of equipment.
Total mismanagement in Salisbury, total.
Must be a Democrat - have a problem through more many at it
IIRC phone bills still have a luxury tax legacy to pay for the Spanish-American War. Circa 1898!
these snakes.
WHO thinks an of that money will actually go to the 911 system?
Start the hanging.
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