AB 2424: Public Utilities Commission: communications: low-income customers.
<p>The bill establishes the Low-Income Telecommunications Advisory Board with specific membership requirements. The board will advise the Public Utilities Commission on issues affecting low-income telecommunications customers, serve as a liaison between the commission and these customers, and monitor program implementation to reduce cost burdens. It also requires the commission to increase participation in programs for low-income customers and administer the Lifeline Program inclusively without discriminating against providers.</p>
| May. 14, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 06, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 20, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | Read second time and amended. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 15). |