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CA AB14

Bill

Status

Passed

10/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Removes authorization for interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service providers to use certain methodologies to identify intrastate revenues subject to surcharges

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/13/2021
Governance and Finance7/8/2021
Energy, Utilities and Communications6/16/2021
Rules6/3/2021
Appropriations4/29/2021
Local Government4/15/2021
Communications and Conveyance1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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