Panel approves $1 phone-fee proposal to fund peace officers' annuity and benefit fund The committee approved SB285 (substitute LC560625S), which adds a $1 per-phone surcharge to fund the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; supporters cited sustainability and rural telecom backing while opponents raised fairness and affordability concerns.

A new $1 surcharge on phone bills could reshape funding for peace officers' benefits, but not without raising concerns over fairness and affordability.

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