Public Utilities Commission: communications: low-income customers.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill enlarges the existing Low‑Income Oversight Board to 13 members, adds a new Low‑Income Telecommunications Advisory Board, and requires the Public Utilities Commission to run the Lifeline telephone program without favoring any technology or provider. It directs both boards to monitor, evaluate, and report on programs for low‑income electricity, gas, water, and telecom customers, and to help increase participation and lower costs for those households. The measure also sets compensation and reimbursement rules for board members and technical committees.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 15). · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Communications and Conveyance Committee Hearing
  Communications and Conveyance · Apr 15, 2026
• Communications And Conveyance
  Communications And Conveyance · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 15).
6. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.
7. Apr 7, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on C. & C.
9. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
10. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Carrillo · sponsor

Bill text

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