Status of Select Bills of Interest to the Fire Service

June 16, 2010

Bill Number:

SB10-120

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning the Inclusion of Prepaid Wireless Telephone Service Among the Services Subject to the Surcharge that Funds Enhanced 911 Emergency Services

Prime Sponsors:

Sen. White, Rep. Rice

Summary:

The bill imposes a 1.4% charge on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telephone service, for use by local 911 authority boards to fund E911 services. The charge is collected and remitted by retail sellers to the department of revenue (department) in the same manner as sales tax is collected, after which the department transfers the fee to local 911 call centers in proportion to the number of wireless calls they receive. The bill also protects prepaid wireless sellers against liability for 911-related failures and for assisting law enforcement officers in criminal investigations.

Position:

Support

Position Paper:

None

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History

02/01/2010 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

02/18/2010 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

03/05/2010 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

03/16/2010 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments

03/18/2010 Senate Third Reading Passed

03/19/2010 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor
04/06/2010 House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor Refer Unamended to Appropriations

04/23/2010 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
04/28/2010 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments

05/04/2010 House Third Reading Passed with Amendments

06/07/2010 Governor Action - Signed

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Bill Number:

SB10-135

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning an Exemption From the 911 Charge for Customers Receiving Subsidies Under Federal Programs.

Prime Sponsors:

Sen. Spence, Rep. Pace

Summary:

The bill adds a required clause to any contract between a public entity and a contractor or designer for a public works project. The new clause requires the public entity to pay the contractor on a periodic basis for any costs incurred by the contractor for work performed until the change order is finalized.

Position:

Monitor

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History

02/04/2010 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans & Military Affairs
03/01/2010 Senate Committee on State, Veterans & Military Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
03/08/2010 Senate Committee on State, Veterans & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

03/22/2010 Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/15/2010

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