Senate Sponsors: MAITLAND. Short description: TELECOM-DEPRECIATION-RATES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act in relation to telecommunications carriers. Provides that a telecommunications carrier need only conform its depreciation rates to the rates determined by the Commission until the end of the first full calendar year after the Commission's determination. Provides that the Commission may not prohibit a local exchange telecommunications carrier from recommending that a customer select an affiliated company for the provision of competitive services. Provides that expenses or revenue attributed to telephone directory operations shall not be included in the computation of a reasonable rate of return. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status