House Sponsors: BLACK. 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. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 220 ILCS 5/13-509 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 13-509 Amends the Public Utilities Act concerning the provision of competitive telecommunications services. Provides that when a telecommunications carrier negotiates rates with a customer, the carrier must file the agreement with the Commerce Commission within 30, rather than 10, days, after execution of the agreement. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status