This bill amends the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act in Nebraska by updating the surcharge structure for wireless carriers. Specifically, it establishes a new surcharge of up to one dollar on all active telephone numbers or functional equivalents, replacing the previous structure that allowed for a surcharge of up to seventy cents or fifty cents based on the user's location. The bill also clarifies that the surcharge must be clearly labeled on billing statements and specifies that it does not apply to prepaid wireless services or users without 911 service.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Nebraska Public Service Commission hold an annual public hearing to assess the revenue needed 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. It also revises the calculation of the prepaid wireless surcharge, aligning it with the new surcharge structure and ensuring that it is not included in the base for measuring any state-imposed taxes or fees. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

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