Introduced
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To establish that the Michigan Public Service Commission has the authority to make rules regarding telecommunication issues, after a recent Court of Appeals case ruling interpreted an existing statute to mean that this authority does not exist. The bill would also expand the commission's authority into the area of anti-competitive behavior by telecommunications companies (anti-trust).
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would only re-establish that the Michigan Public Service Commission's authority to make basic telecommunication issue rules, not anti-trust rules.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 96 to 0 (details)
To establish that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has the authority to make rules regarding telecommunication issues, after a recent Court of Appeals case ruling interpreted an existing statute to mean that this authority does not exist. The bill also requires the MPSC to conclude the promulgation process for any particular rule within 180 days.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy
Amendment offered
To give the MPSC rulemaking authority only until July 1, 2005. Certain rules establishing penalties for delays in fixing loss of service complaints are not included. It is expected that the legislature will revisit this issue before July 1, 2005.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To establish that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has the authority to make rules regarding telecommunication issues, after a recent Court of Appeals case ruling interpreted an existing statute to mean that this authority does not exist. The bill only extends MPSC's rulemaking authority to July 1, 2005, and does not grant authority to enforce certain loss of service complaint penalty rules. It is expected that the legislature will revisit this issue before July 1, 2005.
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which gives the MPSC rulemaking authority only until July 1, 2005.
Passed in the House 97 to 0 (details)
