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MO HB1574
Bill
Status
1/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Therese Sander
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "911 emergency communications service" to include wireless, prepaid wireless, VoIP, computer service, and any technology capable of accessing 911, removing the limitation to traditional telephone service.
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Requires prepaid wireless service suppliers to charge and collect a monthly fee not to exceed 75 cents from prepaid wireless subscribers, either by deducting from account balance or through alternative collection methods.
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Directs fees collected from prepaid wireless services to the governing body's jurisdiction where the subscriber's billing address is located, determined by enhanced zip codes.
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Expands the Committee for 911 Service Oversight from 16 to 18 members by adding representatives for wireless service providers and VoIP service providers.
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Repeals sections relating to wireless enhanced 911 advisory board and associated fee collection mechanisms (sections 190.400-190.440), consolidating wireless 911 funding into the local emergency communications fee structure.
Legislative Description
Requires prepaid wireless service suppliers to collect a 75-cent monthly fee from its customers for 911 emergency communications services
Last Action
Referred: Local Government (H)
5/14/2010