This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
Fiscal Note - SB 0630 - Extends Exemption of Telephone Cooperatives From PSC Reg.
L.R. NO.  2483-01
BILL NO.  Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed SB 630
SUBJECT:  Telecommunication services
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     April 17, 1996



                              FISCAL SUMMARY
                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds                     $0                  $0                $0


                   ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds                   $0                  $0                $0


                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

Local Government                $0                  $0                $0


                              FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

Officials of the Department of Economic Development - Public Service
Commission assume that this proposal would have no fiscal impact to their
agency.


FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                (10 Mo.)

                                       0         0         0

FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                (10 Mo.)

                                       0         0         0

DESCRIPTION

This proposal would extend the exemption of telephone cooperatives from
Public Service Commission regulation.

This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.


SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Department of Economic Development - Public Service Commission
Department of Economic Development - Public Counsel