Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Horn R-Frankenmuth on February 22, 2011
To update the comprehensive regulatory regime for land-line telephone companies adopted in 1995 before cell phone service became widespread. Essentially, the bill would allow a land-line provider to discontinue service in certain parts of its service region if at least two cell or internet phone providers serve the area. It would also repeal a mandate that land-line phone companies provide telephone books to each customer. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Energy and Technology Committee on February 22, 2011
Reported in the House on April 12, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on April 13, 2011
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on April 13, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Ed McBroom R-Vulcan on April 13, 2011
To increase the customer notification requirements of phone companies discontinuing certain services that would no longer be mandated by the revised law.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on April 13, 2011
To reconsider the vote so Senators who missed it can vote.
The motion passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 26, 2011
Received in the Senate on May 26, 2011
To update the comprehensive regulatory regime for land-line telephone companies adopted in 1995 before cell phone service became widespread. Essentially, the bill would allow a land-line provider to discontinue service in certain parts of its service region if at least two cell or internet phone providers serve the area. It would also repeal a mandate that land-line phone companies provide telephone books to each customer.