SENATE BILL 458

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1263

Sponsored By:

Senator Kelley

Entitled:

Senior Call-Check Service Program - Establishment

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to establish and maintain the Senior Call-Check Service Program; requiring specified telephone companies to place a specified sequence of telephone calls to specified subscribers free of charge; authorizing the telephone company to coordinate with specified entities that already provide the service; authorizing the Commission to adjust specified rates; requiring the Commission to adopt specified regulations; and immunizing specified Program participants from specified liability.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Finance

2/3

Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

3/5

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Elderly Persons

Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Notices

Prices -see also- Consumer Price Index

Public Service Commission

Rules and Regulations

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Telephones

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

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utilities

( 8-201 , 8-201 , 8-207 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Finance