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HI HB1868

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Herkes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows telecommunications carriers to charge rates higher than filed tariff rates for retail telecommunications services without Public Utilities Commission approval, except for basic exchange service
  • Maintains current Public Utilities Commission approval requirement for rate increases to basic exchange service, including single-line residence and business service and access to 911 and operator services
  • Intends to level the regulatory playing field in retail telecommunications services and keep Hawaii's telecommunications marketplace competitive
  • Responds to technological changes in the telecommunications industry that have increased consumer options

Legislative Description

Telecommunications; Rates; Basic Exchange Service

Last Action

(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 074, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).

4/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/19/2012

Full Bill Text

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