SB317 Summary

• Clarifies the definition of "subscriber" to exclude the State of Alabama, counties, incorporated municipalities, school boards, and educational institutions from paying the statewide 911 charge.

• Requires the Governor to appoint statewide 911 Board members from at least two candidates recommended by trade associations, governmental entities, and industry groups for terms expiring after June 1, 2014, with Senate confirmation for terms expiring after July 1, 2015.

• Requires the statewide 911 Board to establish a maximum number of wireline 911 charges imposed at a single subscriber location for bills rendered on or after January 1, 2015.

• Clarifies that subscribers are assessed 911 charges based on the number of channels configured for voice communications on digital transmission links (such as DS-1 level service), with a default of 23 channels if the configured number is not readily determinable.

• Expands the 911 charge application to other originating service providers that are technically capable of accessing a 911 system, subject to the same rules applicable to voice communications service providers.