Republicans demand special session, point to fraud and state projects

Legislators further criticized delays in modernizing the state’s emergency communications system, known as Next Generation 911.

“$450 million spent on a Next Generation 911 system that our agency now says they can’t even turn on, and they can’t make work,” said Folsom Assemblymember Josh Hoover.

They also raised concerns about the Capitol Annex project, which has been scrutinized over transparency and is estimated to cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.

“A $1.1 – dare I say ugly – building for politicians that still they will not even tell legislators what they are spending the money on,” Hoover said.