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CA AB14
Bill
Status
10/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
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AI Summary
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Extends the California Public Utilities Commission's authority to impose surcharges for the California Advanced Services Fund until December 31, 2032 (previously set to expire after 2022)
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Changes the deaf and disabled telecommunications program surcharge from a uniform rate not exceeding one-half of 1% to a collected revenue cap of up to $100,000,000 per year, subject to annual legislative appropriation, through January 1, 2025
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Requires the commission to report annually on California Advanced Services Fund status, unserved areas, and projected collections in perpetuity (previously required only until April 1, 2023)
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Removes authorization for interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service providers to use certain methodologies to identify intrastate revenues subject to surcharges
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Authorizes the commission to require internet service providers to report information about free, low-cost, and affordable service plans, including costs, eligibility requirements, data limits, and enrollment numbers
Legislative Description
Communications: California Advanced Services Fund: deaf and disabled telecommunications program: surcharges.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 658, Statutes of 2021.
10/8/2021