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This bill restricts the use of Enhanced 911 (E911) system funds to expenditures that directly support 911 call delivery and dispatch operations, establishing clear guidelines for allowable and prohibited uses. Specifically, the bill permits funds to be used for operational expenses of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), acquisition and maintenance of communication systems, technology for call transmission and routing, and personnel costs directly supporting 911 operations. Prohibited uses include subsidizing commercial wireless infrastructure, funding general public safety expenditures unrelated to 911, administrative overhead not tied to 911 service delivery, and expenditures for multi-purpose systems where the primary use does not support 911 operations. The bill introduces enforcement mechanisms, allowing citizens to file complaints about unauthorized fund usage and giving the Department of Safety and Enhanced 911 Commission oversight powers to review and potentially refer violations to the Department of Justice. Additionally, the bill mandates financial transparency by requiring the Department of Safety to maintain separate accounting of fund revenues and expenditures and to publish an annual report detailing fund usage, while ensuring that sensitive personal information remains confidential. The legislation aims to ensure that E911 funds are used exclusively for their intended purpose of supporting emergency communication services.

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