Introduced
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To update the comprehensive regulatory regime for land-line telephone companies adopted in 1995 before cell phone service became widespread. Essentially, the bill would allow a land-line provider to discontinue service in certain parts of its service region if at least two cell or internet phone providers serve the area. It would also repeal a mandate that land-line phone companies provide telephone books to each customer.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To increase the customer notification requirements of phone companies discontinuing certain services that would no longer be mandated by the revised law.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology
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 revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 32 to 1 (details)
To update the comprehensive regulatory regime for land-line telephone companies adopted in 1995 before cell phone service became widespread. Essentially, the bill would allow a land-line provider to discontinue service in certain parts of its service region if at least two cell or internet phone providers serve the area. It would also repeal a mandate that land-line phone companies provide telephone books to each customer.
Motion
To reconsider the vote so Senators who missed it can vote.
The motion passed by voice vote
Received
To update the comprehensive regulatory regime for land-line telephone companies adopted in 1995 before cell phone service became widespread. Essentially, the bill would allow a land-line provider to discontinue service in certain parts of its service region if at least two cell or internet phone providers serve the area. It would also repeal a mandate that land-line phone companies provide telephone books to each customer.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
