Summary
Washoe County's behavioral health board has drafted a bill draft request proposing a $0.45-per-line tax to address the 988 crisis line funding deficit. Similar levies range from $0.40 to $0.70 per line in other states.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Would add up to $0.45 per phone line to fund the 988 crisis line.
✅Who benefits
Anyone in crisis who calls 988, and the counties that currently backfill the funding gap.
⚠️Who could be affected
Phone line customers would pay the new per-line fee.
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