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SB 1712, Author, Polanco. Universal communication service. -- Introduced=
=20 2/23/00 Sponsor: Author Sponsored Summary: This bill would require the commission, on or before February 1, 2001, to= =20 initiate an investigation to examine the current and future definitions of= =20 universal service, seeking input from a wide cross section of providers,=20 users, and state agencies, and reporting findings and recommendations to th= e=20 Legislature. The bill would replace the term "universal telephone service"= =20 with the term "universal communication service"=018 The bill would require= a=20 telecommunications provider providing service within a service area to file= a=20 schedule of rates and charges providing a class of lifeline communications= =20 services and to provide information about those services to eligible=20 subscribers.=20 Position: I assume that we want to watch this bill. Let me know if you need more=20 information. Attached is the bill
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