TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS AMENDMENT.

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House Bill 658 (Public) Filed Monday, April 17, 2023
AN ACT RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS.
Intro. by Saine, Johnson.

Status: Re-ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Sep 11 2023)
H 658

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  • Summary date: Apr 17 2023 - View Summary

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    Adds a new section GS 62-30.1 authorizing the state Utilities Commission to, upon petition, designate a petitioning provider or reseller of mobile radio communications services that are equipped with “Lifeline” service to be eligible telecommunications carriers for federal universal service funds under federal regulatory law (47 CFR 54.201). Provides that such authority does not otherwise confer regulatory jurisdiction. Authorizes the state Utilities Commission to adopt related rules.