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HI HB206
Bill
Status
3/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 1.5% prepaid wireless E911 surcharge on prepaid wireless telecommunications service purchases, collected by sellers at point of sale.
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Sellers may retain 3% of collected surcharges for administrative costs and must remit the balance to the Enhanced 911 fund monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually depending on expected collection amounts.
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Defines key terms including "consumer," "prepaid wireless telecommunications service," "provider," "seller," and "retail transaction" for purposes of surcharge collection and administration.
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Exempts minimal service sales (10 minutes or less, or valued at $5 or less) when sold with a prepaid wireless device for a single non-itemized price from the surcharge requirement.
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Establishes that the prepaid wireless E911 surcharge is the only funding obligation imposed on prepaid wireless service providers and sellers for enhanced 911 services, prohibiting additional taxes or fees by the State or political subdivisions.
Legislative Description
Relating To Enhanced 911 Services.
Prepaid Wireless
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
3/15/2018