NH House Testimony

HB1777

House · 2026 sessionDemocraticDied in House

Restricting use of 911 system funds

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Restricts use of Enhanced 911 system funds to expenditures directly supporting call delivery and dispatch operations and establishes enforcement mechanisms and financial oversight for unauthorized use.

relative to the enhanced 911 system fund.

State GovernmentAgency AppropriationsPolice

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 19, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

9 submissions
Support 7Oppose 2Neutral 0
Sam DePolleSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

The testimony and discussion today raised legitimate concerns about whether funds designated for 911 are being used as intended. I support this bill because it improves oversight and helps ensure those funds are properly allocated so 911 remain reliable and effective.

Hannah MeiselmanSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Reliable 911 services are a core public good. Any changes to this fund should ensure revenues are protected and used solely for emergency communications.

Martha Jane RichSupportEnfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

This bill to protect the use of emergency funds for emergency purposes upholds a core principle of good government: responsible management. The Department of Safety needs to be accountable for its use of resources. Please vote HB 1777 OTP.

Amber KehoeOpposeNorthfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

I cannot support any legislation that restricts funds to the 911 system in any way.

Stephanie VazzanoSupportConcord, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Tami Lanzillo ZeimetzSupportGilford, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

charles DePuySupportLebanon, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Julie SmithOpposeEpsom, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Margaret KonzeSupportPembroke, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.