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MS SB2889

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bill Stone

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission's authority to approve wireless communications systems owned or operated by local government entities
  • Retains the Commission's sign-off approval authority over wireless communications systems owned by state entities, agencies, and departments
  • Clarifies that the Commission's regulatory and oversight powers do not extend to local government entities
  • Requires state entities to make publicly owned wireless communications infrastructure available for the statewide system, but removes this requirement for local governments
  • Maintains the Commission's existing responsibilities for promoting interoperability and emergency communications among law enforcement and public health/safety personnel

Legislative Description

MS Wireless Communication Commission; revise authority regarding local government entities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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