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AR HB1156
Bill
Status
1/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jack Ladyman
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AI Summary
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Arkansas 911 Rural Enhancement Program Fund receives maximum of $3,000,000 annually to advance universal service and ensure rural areas have 911 services comparable to urban areas.
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Fund distributes $600,000 annually to the statewide Smart911 system established under Acts 2012, No. 213.
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Fund distributes $225,000 annually to the SmartPrepare system.
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Fund distributes $175,000 annually for administrative costs of the Arkansas 911 Board under the Arkansas Public Safety Communications and Next Generation 911 Act of 2019.
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Fund distributes $2,000,000 annually to Arkansas counties for 911 public safety answering points, with transfers made quarterly from the Arkansas High Cost Fund to the Arkansas 911 Board.
Legislative Description
To Enhance The 911 System In Arkansas; To Modify The Distribution Of Moneys In The Arkansas High Cost Fund; And To Modify The Distribution Of Moneys In The Arkansas 911 Rural Enhancement Program Fund.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
4/22/2021