New York S00196 removes the requirement to transfer public safety surcharge funds to the state general fund and increases funding for public safety.

New York S00196 removes the mandate for the state to transfer public safety surcharge funds into the state general fund. Instead, it increases the amount available for grants or reimbursements to counties from seventy-five million dollars to one million dollars annually. These funds are intended for the development, consolidation, or operation of public safety communications systems or networks to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.

New York S00196 removes the requirement to transfer public safety surcharge funds to the state general fund and increases funding for public safety.

New York S00196 removes the mandate for the state to transfer public safety surcharge funds into the state general fund. Instead, it increases the amount available for grants or reimbursements to counties from seventy-five million dollars to one million dollars annually. These funds are intended for the development, consolidation, or operation of public safety communications systems or networks to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.