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SB 580: Lifeline Telecommunications Service

GENERAL BILL by Siplin

Lifeline Telecommunications Service; directs eligible telecommunications carriers to provide Lifeline service to person 65 years of age or older if person meets specified income eligibility criteria; requires carrier to send brochures, pamphlets, or other materials promoting participation in Lifeline program to its customers at least once each year in customer's monthly billing envelope; amends provisions re definitions & conforms cross-reference. Amends 364.10,.02.

Effective Date: 07/01/2006
Last Action: 5/5/2006 Senate - Died in Committee on Communications and Public Utilities
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/4/2005 Senate • Filed
12/14/2005 Senate • Referred to Communications and Public Utilities; Commerce and Consumer Services; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
3/7/2006 Senate • Introduced, referred to Communications and Public Utilities; Commerce and Consumer Services; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00080
5/5/2006 Senate • Died in Committee on Communications and Public Utilities