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Bill would let state set a $1 cap on wireless 9‑1‑1 surcharge; supporters say it relieves counties, opponents cite consumer burden
Summary
Sen. Myron Dorn introduced LB576 to authorize the Public Service Commission to set a uniform wireless 9‑1‑1 surcharge cap of up to $1 per line and to make the wireless surcharge equal across counties.
Sen. Myron Dorn introduced LB576, a bill to equalize wireless 9‑1‑1 surcharges among Nebraska counties and authorize the Nebraska Public Service Commission to set a cap of up to $1 per wireless line. "First, the bill makes the rate equal among all the counties with a maximum rate of a dollar," Dorn said.
Supporters — including the Nebraska Association of County Officials and local sheriffs and fire and EMS leaders — said declining landline surcharges and rising PSAP operating costs have shifted an increasing share of costs to local property taxpayers. John Cannon, executive director of the…
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