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MS SB2795

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the portion of postpaid wireless E911 service charges retained by the CMRS Board from 30% to 6%, while increasing the distribution to local Emergency Communications Districts (ECDs) from 70% to 93%

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to transfer prepaid wireless E911 charges to the CMRS Board within 30 days of receipt, with the department retaining up to 2% for administrative costs

  • Establishes a new distribution formula for prepaid wireless E911 charges: up to 4% for CMRS Board purposes, at least 90% to communications districts based on population, and up to 2% for board administration

  • Maintains the $1.00 per month E911 service charge for both postpaid wireless connections and per retail transaction for prepaid wireless service

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Wireless E911 service charges; revise the administration and disbursement of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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