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Missouri Bill Looks to Change Wireless Emergency Telephone Service Charges

Missouri state Sen. Mike Henderson (R) last week prefiled SB-1481, which would rework the state's prepaid wireless emergency telephone service charges. The charge, used to fund enhanced 911, is currently 3% of the retail transaction, with the first $15 exempt.…

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The legislation would repeal that exemption and increase the service charge to 4% starting in 2027.