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
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 |