2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1279

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Delegate Frush
Entitled:
Telephone Companies - Universal Directory Service

Synopsis:

Requiring a local exchange carrier to provide competing providers nondiscriminatory access to its telephone numbers, directory assistance, and directory listings services, including specified databases, at specified rates; requiring a local exchange carrier to include in its directory assistance and directory listings databases the telephone numbers of customers of competing providers on a nondiscriminatory basis under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/14
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/6
Re-referred Environmental Matters
Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
PENALTIES
PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
RECORDS -see also- LAND RECORDS; VITAL RECORDS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Public Utility Companies
( 8-206 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered