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CA SB1191
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
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AI Summary
- Extends the California High-Cost Fund-A (CHCF-A) program and California High-Cost Fund-B (CHCF-B) program from January 1, 2028 to January 1, 2033
- CHCF-A provides universal service rate support to small independent telephone corporations serving rural areas under rate-of-return regulation by the Public Utilities Commission
- CHCF-B provides universal service rate support to telephone corporations serving areas where the cost of providing services exceeds the rates charged to customers
- Declared an urgency statute requiring a two-thirds vote, taking effect immediately to allow the PUC sufficient time to incorporate the extension into its budget proposal for fiscal year 2027-2028
- Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh with bipartisan coauthors from both the Senate and Assembly
Legislative Description
Communications: universal service programs.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/4/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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