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SB 88 - Repeals Regulations on Telephone Utility Companies - Key Vote
Kentucky Key Votes
R.J. Palmer II voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - Feb. 19, 2013
Title: Repeals Regulations on Telephone Utility Companies
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (24-13) - Feb. 14, 2013 (Key vote)
Title: Repeals Regulations on Telephone Utility Companies
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes telephone utility companies to no longer provide state-wide land-line access.
- Authorizes telephone utility companies to no longer provide state-wide land-line access (Sec. 1).
- Requires telephone utility companies to continue providing basic local exchange services to residences in the following circumstances (Sec. 1):
- The residence currently exists; and
- The residence is located in an area with less than 5000 housing units.
- Exempts the telephone utility company from providing basic local exchange services in the following circumstances (Sec. 1):
- The telephone utility company offers an alternative telephone service;
- There are at least 2 providers offering telephone services in the area; or
- There is at least 1 provider of broadband service that is capable of delivering telephone service.
- Authorizes the Kentucky Public Service Commission to assist in the resolution of consumer complaints, whereas existing law specifies that the Commission is required to investigate and resolve consumer complaints (Secs. 1-3).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 5, 2013
Title: Repeals Regulations on Telephone Utility Companies
