HB 0167 Relating to Certain Telecommunications Services
Sponsor:GUNN Handling House Bill:
Committee:COPR LR Number:L0136.01I
Last Action:05/15/95 - H Calendar H Bills for Perfection w/HCA 1
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HB0167 Gunn, Russell et al

C O M M I T T E E

HB 167 -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SPONSOR: Gunn

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Consumer Protection by a vote of 14 to 0.

This bill requires telecommunications companies that offer operator service to ensure access to a live operator by dialing "0".

FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill guarantees access to a live telephone operator. This service is especially important for anyone who needs immediate human service, for example, children, or the elderly.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Gunn.

OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Brian K. Long, Research Analyst