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MO HB1574

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Therese Sander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Expands the Committee for 911 Service Oversight from 16 to 18 members by adding representatives for wireless service providers and VoIP service providers.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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