2008 House Bill 5665 / Public Act 52

Eliminate Michigan Telecommunications Act sunset

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Frank Accavitti (D-42)

To eliminate the 2009 sunset on the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5237">Michigan Telecommunications Act</a> that established a new regulatory regime for phone and other telecommunications companies.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

March 5, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 6, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 11, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To eliminate the 2009 sunset on the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5237">Michigan Telecommunications Act</a> that established a new regulatory regime for phone and other telecommunications companies.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 27, 2008