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This joint resolution creates the Joint Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 Sustainability, which will examine the current 9-1-1 funding model in Georgia. The committee will consist of 10 members (five from the Senate and five from the House of Representatives), including representatives from specific committees, as well as key state agency directors and association leaders. The committee's primary purpose is to study the challenges and changes in telecommunications since the original 9-1-1 funding model was established in 1977, particularly noting the shift from landline to mobile and internet-based communication technologies. The committee is tasked with investigating the current funding mechanism, identifying potential reforms to ensure adequate funding for emergency communication centers, and recommending necessary legislative actions. Committee members will receive standard state allowances and expenses, with legislative members getting standard per diem rates. The committee is required to file a report with findings and potential legislative suggestions by December 1, 2025, after which the committee will be dissolved. The resolution highlights the need to update the funding approach to reflect the modern telecommunications landscape and ensure public safety.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70896