Introduced
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To revise details of certain 9-1-1 system revenue collections in the law the created these, provide for future service fee reimbursements to service providers if revenue rises, and more.
Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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To adopt a version of the bill that adds a fee increase on cell phone users.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 99 to 6 (details)
To increase the wireless 9-1-1 surcharge imposed on prepaid cell phone accounts from 5% to 6%. (Users with regular monthly "postpaid" accounts pay $0.25 per month.) The bill would also revise details of certain 9-1-1 system revenue collections in the law the created these, and provide for future service fee reimbursements to service providers if revenue rises.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To increase the wireless 9-1-1 surcharge imposed on prepaid cell phone accounts from 5% to 6%. (Users with regular monthly "postpaid" accounts pay $0.25 per month.) The bill would also revise details of certain 9-1-1 system revenue collections in the law the created these, and provide for future service fee reimbursements to service providers if revenue rises.