HB538

Revise 911 emergency telephone system laws

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Montana HB538 revises 9-1-1 emergency telephone system laws, updating fees, grants, and council duties.

Montana HB538 amends the state's 9-1-1 emergency telephone system laws by adjusting fees for 9-1-1 services and prepaid wireless services. It imposes a monthly fee of $1 per access line and a transaction fee of $1 for prepaid wireless services. The bill also revises the composition and duties of the 9-1-1 Advisory Council, increasing its membership and detailing its responsibilities in advising the department on 9-1-1 fees allocation, grants, and statewide 9-1-1 plans.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

3:00 PM

House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President