Utility Transfers Act; acquisition or disposal of assets or of control of telephone companies. (HB106)
Introduced By
Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Utility Transfers Act; telephone companies. Eliminates the requirement that the State Corporation Commission approve the acquisition or disposal of the assets or of control of a telephone company. The measure will not apply to transactions for which applications seeking Commission approval were filed prior to July 1, 2008. Amends § 56-88.1 (“Acquisition or disposition of control of a public utility.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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Comments
please tell me how this can benefit the citizens of Va. Just a couple of months ago the telecoms where fined heavily by the scc for poor customer services, and now why would Mr Kilgore sponser such a bill. looks like special intrest.