Senate Sponsors: MAHAR-O'MALLEY. Short description: PHONE-CERT OF EXCHANGE SERVICE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Commerce Commission shall approve an application for a certificate of exchange service authority upon showing only that the applicant possesses sufficient technical, financial, and managerial resources to provide the service. Current law requires finding of no adverse effect on prices or viability of the principal local service provider. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Replaces the substantive provisions of the bill. Adds a Section caption relating to local exchange service authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status