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House approves amended E911 funding bill, adds rural set-aside and statewide standards
Summary
After extended debate, the House passed a second substitute to HB114 to create standardized, phased-in E911 services statewide funded by an 18' surcharge on wireline and wireless phones, with a dedicated 3' for rural counties and oversight by a Department of Public Safety-administered 911 committee.
The Utah House approved a second substitute to House Bill 114 to manage, enhance and fund statewide emergency 911 services, including cellular "phase 2" location technology. Sponsor Representative Dee said the substitute lowers some fee proposals and dedicates funding to rural areas.
Under the substituted bill, an 18' per-line surcharge would be assessed on both wireline and wireless service to fund E911 upgrades. Dee said that approximates $2.16 per year for an individual line and that revenue would be the…
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