SENATE BILL 640

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 446

Sponsored By:

Senators Pugh, Currie, and Harrington

Entitled:

Telephone Companies - Distribution of Telephone Directories - Customer Opt Out

Synopsis:

Requiring a telephone company to provide customers with an opportunity to opt out of receiving telephone directories distributed by, or on behalf of, the telephone company; and requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations to carry out the Act.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

2/5

First Reading Finance

2/17

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/1

Hearing cancelled

3/8

Unfavorable Report by Finance Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Catherine E. Pugh, District 40

Senator Ulysses Currie, District 25

Senator David C. Harrington, District 47

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Publications -see also- Maryland Register

Public Service Commission

Rules and Regulations

Telephones

Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies

( 8-206 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Finance