2007 Senate Bill 679

Extend 9-1-1 tax sunset

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 22, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To extend for another year the Dec. 31, 2007 sunset on the law that authorizes county 9-1-1 emergency service districts. This law requires telephone companies to add fees onto customer bills to pay for 9-1-1 service, and also authorizes county millages for this purpose.

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities

Oct. 23, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 6, 2007

Amendment offered by Sens. Cameron Brown (R-16) and Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To only extend the current law for two months.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To extend for two months the Dec. 31, 2007 sunset on the law that authorizes county 9-1-1 emergency service districts. This law requires telephone companies to add fees onto customer bills to pay for 9-1-1 service, and also authorizes county millages for this purpose.

Received in the House

Dec. 6, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations