This bill amends the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act in Nebraska by updating the surcharge structure for wireless services. Specifically, it establishes that each wireless carrier must collect a surcharge of up to one dollar per month from users of wireless service, replacing the previous maximum of seventy cents. The bill also clarifies that the surcharge should be displayed as a separate line item on billing statements labeled "Enhanced Wireless Surcharge." Additionally, it mandates that the Nebraska Public Service Commission hold an annual public hearing to determine the necessary revenue for the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act and the 911 Service System Act, with the goal of maximizing operational support for public safety answering points across the state.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the calculation of the prepaid wireless surcharge, aligning it with the new surcharge structure. The Department of Revenue is tasked with determining this surcharge annually and providing advance notice of any changes. The bill ensures that the prepaid wireless surcharge is the consumer's liability, while also stipulating that it should not be included in the base for measuring any state-imposed taxes or fees. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding these telecommunications provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 86-457, 86-458, 86-903