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AB 142: Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program.
What AB 142 does, verified December 13, 2025
The bill aims to amend the deaf and disabled telecommunications program by extending the requirement for the public utilities commission to collect a surcharge until December 31, 2034, subject to annual appropriation by the legislature. The commission will transfer the collected funds to the controller for deposit into the administrative committee fund. The bill repeals the annual review of the surcharge level and fund balances, instead allowing the commission to make recommendations to the legislature regarding appropriations. The bill also declares its urgency and states that no reimbursement is required for a specified reason, taking effect immediately.
Bill journey
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Last action: Re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R. (2025-07-02)Alert me
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| Jul. 02, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R. |
| Jun. 26, 2025 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun. 25, 2025 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 25). |
| Jun. 24, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R. |
| Apr. 02, 2025 | Referred to Com. on B. & F. R. |