SB 208 – Removes any requirement that a telecommunications company must file tariffs and exempts compliance with certain state regulations when federal regulations exist

• Sponsor: Lager
• LR Number: 1173S.01I
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 5/13/2011 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 208-Lager
• Effective Date: August 28, 2011

Current Bill Summary

SB 208 - The act exempts telecommunications companies from complying with rules promulgated by the Public Service Commission when such companies are already subject to federal laws on the same subject under the Federal Communications Commission. The act also prohibits the Public Service Commission from requiring any telecommunications company to file tariffs or schedules of rates, rentals or charges for retail services offered to end user customers.

The act is similar to TAT/SS/HCS/HB 338 (2011).

ERIKA JAQUES