Introduced
by
To require the Public Service Commission to create a “do not call” list for automated mass phone calls (“robocalls”) used by political campaigns, or to contract the creation of the list out to a suitable private entity. Citizens could register to be on the list, and campaigns would be prohibited from “robo-calling” them.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would only define "automated telephonic communications." Senate Bill 284 would place new regulations on these "robocalls".
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To define an "automated telephonic communication" as any outbound telephone call that plays a recorded message that expressly advocates for or against an election, a candidate, or a ballot question. Senate Bill 284 would place new regulations on these "robocalls".
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
