Communications: telecommunications; provisions relating to telephone solicitations: repeal. Repeals 1913 PA 206 (MCL 484.125). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1037'24
Impact
The repeal of PA 206 would significantly impact state oversight of telecommunications companies, potentially deregulating the sector by removing restrictions that have been in place for over a century. Proponents of the bill argue that this change will encourage competition and innovation in the telecommunications market, which would benefit consumers through better services and pricing. However, the repeal could also lead to concerns regarding consumer protections that were originally established to regulate these businesses, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of future regulatory frameworks.
Summary
Senate Bill 1041 seeks to repeal the 1913 Public Act 206, which classified telephone lines and telephone companies within the state of Michigan as common carriers. This law established a framework for regulating the telephone industry, delegated powers and responsibilities to the public service commission, and outlined various prohibitions on the use of telephone lines and equipment. The intent behind SB1041 is to modernize telecommunications law in Michigan by erasing outdated regulations that are no longer applicable in today's technological environment.
Contention
The bill's discussion may bring forth a debate between advocates for deregulation who believe that the removal of outdated laws can propel Michigan's telecommunications forward, and those who worry that such a repeal could diminish consumer protections in the rapidly evolving telecom sector. The passage of SB1041 is tied to the enactment of Senate Bill 1037, implying that its implementation is dependent on further legislative actions. If the bill proceeds, there could be further discussions on the balance of regulation and freedom in the telecommunications landscape as Michigan adapts to changing technological advancements.
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Consumer protection: marketing and advertising; telephone solicitation act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1038'24, SB 1040'24, SB 1039'24, SB 1041'24
Communications: telecommunications; provisions relating to telephone solicitations: repeal. Repeals 1913 PA 206 (MCL 484.125). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0351'25
Consumer protection: solicitations; provisions relating to the regulation of home solicitations and telephone solicitations; remove telephone solicitations. Amends title & secs. 1 & 3 of 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111 & 445.113) & repeals secs. 1a - 1e of 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111a - 445.111e).
Consumer protection: solicitations; provisions relating to the regulation of home solicitations and telephone solicitations; remove telephone solicitations. Amends title & secs. 1 & 3 of 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111 & 445.113) & repeals secs. 1a - 1e of 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111a - 445.111e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0351'25
Health: abortion; occupational code; revise to reflect repealed abortion laws. Amends sec. 1810 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1810). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0474'23
Consumer protection: solicitations; unfair trade practices; revise practices relating to deceptive telephone solicitations. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1037'24
Energy: alternative sources; zoning exemptions for large scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; eliminate. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & repeals pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1221 - 460.1232). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0899'24
Health: death; physician-assisted suicide; allow under certain circumstances. Creates new act & repeals sec. 329a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.329a) & repeals 1992 PA 270 (MCL 752.1021 - 752.1027). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0680'23, SB 0678'23
Taxation: administration; film credits; restore. Amends secs. 29, 29a, 29b & 29d of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029 et seq.) & repeals sec. 29h of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029h). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0438'23