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History
- Substituted by A8035
- Ordered to third reading cal.1693
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to local government
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–6
- Ordered to third reading cal.1660
- Referred to rules
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Authorizes Monroe county to establish wireless surcharges
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5809
Title of bill
An act to amend the county law, in relation to wireless surcharges in Monroe county
Purpose
This bill would authorize Monroe County to establish a wireless surcharge for the purpose of providing and expanding vital emergency services within the county.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends the county law by adding a new section 308-y to allow Monroe county to adopt, amend or repeal local laws through its local county legislative body to impose a wireless surcharge for the purpose of providing E-911 emergency services, in an amount not to exceed thirty cents per month on wireless communications service in the county.
Paragraph 2 relates to providing written notice forty-five days prior to the imposition of the surcharge.
Paragraph 3 relates to the wireless communication service supplier obligations.
Paragraph 4 relates to how the surcharge monies are to be expended and excess reserves shall be carried over to the next fiscal year.
Section 2 of the bill amends subdivision 16 of section 325 of the county law to expand the definition of "eligible wireless 911 service costs" to include operation costs,
Section 3 is the effective date.
Justification
This bill would authorize Monroe County to implement a wireless surcharge not to exceed thirty cents per month. This legislation would assist the county in paying for costs associated with the operation, maintenance and administration of the local 911 system. Revenues generated by the wireless surcharge will help defray local costs imposed on providing emergency 911 wireless services throughout the county. The county will utilize the revenue derived from this authority to enhance services in order to prepare for the increased and varied methods of receiving emergency calls and enable the county to better serve every person that is in need of this important service.
Legislative history
New.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
Additional revenue to the county.
Effective date
Immediate with provisions.
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