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NE LB576

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Myron Dorn

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum Enhanced Wireless 911 surcharge from $0.70 to $1.00 per month on active wireless telephone numbers statewide

  • Eliminates the separate lower surcharge rate of $0.50 per month that previously applied only to wireless users in counties containing a city of the metropolitan class (Omaha)

  • Requires the Public Service Commission to set surcharge amounts to maximize operational support for all public safety answering points in the state

  • Amends sections 86-457, 86-458, and 86-903 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to harmonize provisions across the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act and 911 Service System Act

Legislative Description

Change provisions of the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act relating to surcharges and public hearings

Last Action

Transportation and Telecommunications AM1656 filed

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Telecommunications1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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