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MS SB2718

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Nolan Mettetal

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 25-53-171 to require the Wireless Communication Commission to satisfy all operational and maintenance costs for statewide wireless communications systems using grants, federal funds, and fees from system use by January 1, 2012.

  • Authorizes the commission to adopt regulations and implement fees for leases of system bandwidth and components to generate revenue for system operations and maintenance.

  • Specifies that revenue sources must include grants, federal funds, and user fees rather than relying on general legislative appropriations for ongoing operational costs.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Statewide wireless communications system; require all costs to be satisfied by certain revenue sources.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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