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 structure that allowed for a maximum surcharge of seventy cents or fifty cents depending on the user's location. The bill also clarifies that the surcharge must be clearly labeled on billing statements and 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 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. It also updates the calculation method for the prepaid wireless surcharge, aligning it with the new surcharge structure and ensuring that the Department of Revenue provides advance notice of any changes. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.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