House Bill No. by Representative McMakin amends R.S. 33:9109(C)(2)(a) to increase the maximum allowable emergency telephone service charge for commercial mobile radio services (CMRS). The bill proposes to raise the cap on this charge from $1.25 to $2 per month per wireless CMRS connection, or the rate that the district was authorized to levy on CMRS users as of August 1, 2016, whichever is higher. This change aims to enhance funding for emergency communications services within the state.

The new law will take effect on January 1, 2027, allowing communications districts to implement the increased charge to better support their emergency services. The bill retains the existing provisions of the law while updating the maximum charge to reflect current needs for funding in emergency communications.

Statutes affected:
HB463 Original: 33:9109(C)(2)