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MS SB2565

Bill

Status

Failed

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the term "telephone" with "telecommunications" throughout Mississippi Code sections 77-3-501, 77-3-503, 77-3-505, and 77-3-507 to modernize language in the dual party relay system provisions for hearing and speech impaired persons.

  • Adds a new definition of "telecommunications" as the transmission between or among points specified by the user of information without change in the form or content of information as sent and received.

  • Expands the definition of "telecommunications company" to include providers of mobile service as defined by 47 USCA Section 153.

  • Adds one representative from the Mississippi Wireless Association to the advisory committee that monitors the statewide telecommunications relay access service, increasing committee membership.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Dual Party Relay System; define "telecommunications" and add member to advisory committee.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities2/15/2014
Energy1/20/2014

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