TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT: REPEAL SUNSET H.B. 5665:
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 5665 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Frank Accavitti, Jr.
House Committee: Energy and Technology
Senate Committee: Energy Policy and Public Utilities
CONTENT
The bill would repeal Section 604 of the Michigan Telecommunications Act, which provides for the Act to be repealed on December 31, 2009.
The Act provides for the regulation of telecommunication providers by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The Act does all of the following:
-- Prescribes the PSC's powers and duties.
-- Establishes procedures for the resolution of customer complaints and disputes between providers.
-- Authorizes the PSC to promulgate rules.
-- Regulates providers and rates.
-- Provides for the establishment of 2-1-1 community resource information and referral answering points.
-- Allows a public entity to provide telecommunication services within its boundaries, if certain conditions are met.
-- Specifies which services are regulated and which services are unregulated.
-- Prescribes prohibited conduct by telecommunication providers.
-- Establishes remedies and penalties for a violation of the Act.
MCL 484.2604 Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 3-13-08 Fiscal Analyst: Elizabeth Pratt
Maria Tyszkiewicz
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb5665/0708