California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee Fund program.

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. Enacted

Summary

AB 2790 amends the Public Utilities Code so that discounted telecommunications rates from the California Teleconnect Fund are available to a broader range of educational and library entities, including their non‑instructional buildings and data centers. It establishes the California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee to advise the Public Utilities Commission and sets rules for fund collection, use, and loan restrictions. The bill also clarifies that E‑rate discounts must be applied first and prioritizes service to underserved communities.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6593.). · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
2. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Mar 23, 2026Referred to Com. on C. & C.
10. Mar 17, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee April 16.
11. Mar 16, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Committee on Communications and Conveyance · sponsor

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