MI HB5599

Service suppliers must collect a state 9-1-1 charge per month starting July 1, 2008, listed as a separate line item on customer bills.

Service suppliers may retain 2% of collected charges to cover billing and collection costs, with remaining funds deposited to the emergency 9-1-1 fund within 30 days of quarter-end.

Emergency 9-1-1 fund distributions: 82.5% to counties with final 9-1-1 plans (40% equally, 60% by population), 7.75% for local exchange provider wireless costs, 6% for PSAP training, and 3.75% to state police for regional dispatch and administration.

For fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, up to $5,000,000 and $7,000,000 respectively shall be distributed to the Department of State Police for Michigan public safety communications system costs.

Counties must distribute received funds to primary PSAPs using methods specified in their 9-1-1 service plan, by inter-agency agreement, or by population served, with receipt of funds dependent on compliance with established standards.