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MS HB1183
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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AI Summary
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Brings forward Mississippi Code sections 19-5-301 through 19-5-317, 19-5-331 through 19-5-343, 19-5-351 through 19-5-361, 19-5-371, and 33-15-14 relating to emergency communications districts, E911 services, the Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Board, and emergency management.
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Establishes the CMRS Board with eight members appointed by the Governor to collect and distribute a $1.00 monthly service charge per wireless connection for Enhanced 911 services, with 30% going to the CMRS Fund and 70% distributed to emergency communications districts.
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Requires all public safety telecommunicators to complete minimum training standards including at least two hours on human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation awareness, with a five cent per month service charge on subscriber lines to fund training.
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Imposes a $1.00 per transaction charge on prepaid wireless E911 services collected by sellers and remitted to the Department of Revenue, with administrative provisions and liability protections for service providers.
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Specifies that several code sections stand repealed effective July 1, 2021, and the act takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
CMRS Board; bring forward code sections regarding and related to.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020