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This bill expands the purposes of the "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" by adding two key provisions. First, the bill allows funds from this account to be used to cover costs associated with recruiting and retaining first responders, which are emergency personnel such as firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Second, the bill mandates that 5% of the funds credited to the account will be annually appropriated to the New Jersey EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Task Force, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency medical services throughout the state. The bill modifies an existing law from 2004 that established this special account within the Department of the Treasury, which was originally designed to fund various emergency response-related expenses such as equipment, training, communications services, and technology. By adding provisions for first responder recruitment and retention and specifically allocating funds to the EMS Task Force, the bill aims to support and strengthen emergency response capabilities in New Jersey.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5008