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NY S06138

Bill

Status

Passed

12/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

George Maziarz

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for "major changes" in telephone company rate schedules from $300,000 to $500,000 or 2.5% of aggregate revenues (whichever is greater)

  • Allows the Public Service Commission to hold hearings and/or provide statements for rate increases between $300,000 and $500,000 that previously would have been classified as "major changes"

  • Exempts from these requirements any rate changes already approved by the Commission or made pursuant to a Commission order following public notice hearings

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to permitted changes in rate schedules for telephone companies; provides that a "major change" shall mean an increase in rates, charges and rentals which would increase the aggregate revenues of the applicant more than the greater of five hundred thousand dollars or two and one-half percent.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.517

12/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/9/2014
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions3/24/2014
Energy and Telecommunications1/8/2014

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