HB 245

RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS

By Representative(s) HERKES

Keywords: PUBLIC UTILITIES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Report Title: Telecomm.; Competition

Description: Allows competitors of incumbent local exchange carriers to enter into agreements for the exclusive control and use of portions of telecommunications infrastructure owned by incumbent carriers in rural or other underserved areas.

 1-22-99        H Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 1-25-99        H Referred to the committees on EDB/CPC, and then
                  referred to the committee on FIN, referral sheet 3
 1-28-99        H Re-referred to the committees on 1. EDB 2. CPC 3.
                  FIN , referral sheet 5
 2- 2-99        H Bill scheduled to be heard by EDB on Thursday,
                  02-04-99 at 8:30 A.M. in House conference room 325.
 2- 4-99        H The committee on EDB recommends that the measure be         
                  HELD.
 2- 4-99        H The votes in EDB were as follows:12 Ayes: Rep.(s)
                  Herkes, Luke, Abinsay, Ahu Isa, Chang,
                  Kaho`ohalahala, Morihara, Saiki, Suzuki, Halford,
                  Rath, Whalen; Ayes with reservations: Rep.(s) ; none        
                  Noes: Rep.(s) ; and 1 Excused: Rep.(s) Ito
 1-19-00        H Carried over to 2000 Regular Session.