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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge, which is a fee added to the cost of prepaid wireless services to support the state's emergency 911 system. The bill requires sellers of prepaid wireless services to collect the surcharge from consumers at the point of sale and remit it to the state Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue is required to promulgate regulations within 60 days of the effective date of the act to govern the reporting and remittance of the collected surcharges, as well as enforcement of these obligations. The regulations promulgated under this bill will take effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jay Barrows (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2030 | 02/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2030.pdf | 02/27/2019 |
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