Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER-PETERSON. House Sponsors: WIRSING Short description: PUB UTIL-EXT OP SERV PROVIDERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes the Commission's authority to promulgate certain kinds of rules also apply to competitive telecommunications rates and services. The affected subjects include: standards for the accuracy and measurement of the services provided; health and safety standards for employees, customers and the general public; and the payment of refunds and interest on overcharges. Changes the date that provisions concerning operator service providers shall be repealed from July 1, 1997 to July 1, 1999. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Public Utilities Act. Changes a Section reference. Provides that the Commission shall adopt requirements concerning access to other telecommunications carriers by the use of 888 numbers. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes the Illinois Commerce Commission's authority to promulgate certain kinds of rules also apply to competitive telecommunications rates and services. The affected Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0038 Last action date: 97-06-27 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status