7/22/05-Gov. Joe Manchin has signed a bill into law increasing wireless 9-1-1 service fees for cell phone users in the state.
Under the new law, previously HB3208, users pay $3 a month for the emergency service on each cell phone, more than double the current $1.48.
It also redistributes 9-1-1 funding between West Virginia’s 55 counties. Instead of basing it upon the number of land-line telephones in the county like the current fee does, all counties receive an equal 0.85 percent of the funding distribution.
An additional $1 million from the increase is to be used to build cell towers, many of which benefit rural areas.

5/4/05-A bill before Gov. Joe Manchin would increase wireless 9-1-1 service fees for cell phone users in the state.
Under HB3208, users would pay $3 a month for the emergency service on each cell phone, which would be more than double the current $1.48.
The bill also would redistribute 9-1-1 funding between West Virginia’s 55 counties. Instead of basing it upon the number of land-line telephones in the county like the current fee does, all counties would receive an equal 0.85 percent of the funding distribution.
An additional $1 million from the increase would be used to build cell towers, many of which would benefit rural areas.
For House bill status, call (304) 340-3209. In West Virginia, call 1-877-565-3447.