TELEPHONE LIFELINE SERVICES - H.B. 4418 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 4418 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Representative Judson Gilbert II
House Committee: Energy and Technology
Senate Committee: Technology and Energy
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Telecommunications Act to delete the June 1, 1999, sunset on a provision that requires the Public Service Commission to mandate that each provider of residential basic local exchange service offer certain low-income customers reduced rates on basic local exchange service and access service. (This program is commonly referred to as "lifeline services".)
MCL 484.2316 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-19-99 - Fiscal Analyst: M. TyszkiewiczFloor\hb4418 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This 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.