OLR Bill Analysis

sSB 984

AN ACT CONCERNING TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES' FILINGS.

SUMMARY:

This bill specifies that the date and time of filing of each document with the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) is when DPUC first receives a complete electronic or paper version of the document, so long as it is filed in accordance with DPUC's regulations regarding document filing. If the document must be accompanied by a fee, DPUC may not consider the document filed until it receives the fee. If a document is electronically submitted outside of DPUC's normal business hours, DPUC must consider the document to be filed when its offices next open. The bill bars DPUC from requiring versions of electronic filings.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Energy and Technology Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute