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MO HB750

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum wireless enhanced 911 service fee from 50 cents to 75 cents per wireless telephone number per month, subject to voter approval.

  • Requires the fee to be submitted to Missouri voters at the general election in November 2012 (or at a special election called by the governor), with the ballot asking whether to authorize the fee of up to 75 cents monthly for wireless enhanced 911 service funding.

  • If approved by a majority of voters, the fee becomes effective January 1, 2013, or the first day of the month occurring at least 30 days after ballot approval.

  • Maintains existing provisions for fee collection by wireless service providers, fund administration by the Office of Administration, and distribution to public safety answering points and wireless service providers for enhanced 911 implementation costs.

  • Preserves liability protections for wireless service providers from civil and criminal damages related to 911 service development and operation, except for cases involving gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

Legislative Description

Allows the Commissioner of the Office of Administration, upon voter approval, to increase the wireless fee per telephone user from not to exceed 50 cents to not to exceed 75 cents per month

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Utilities3/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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