PROHIBIT 900 NUMBER - S.B. 180: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 180 (as introduced 2-13-03)

Sponsor: Senator Tony Stamas

Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs


Date Completed: 2-27-03


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Management and Budget Act to prohibit a State agency from using a 900 telephone number or other telephone system that charged a caller for access to public information held or maintained by a State agency.


Proposed MCL 18.1224 - Legislative Analyst: George Towne


FISCAL IMPACT


The Department of Consumer and Industry Services previously operated 900 phone lines regarding regulated occupations. The last line was terminated in January 2003. Therefore, there would be no reduction in revenue to the State resulting from this bill. The bill would prohibit the State from generating revenue through this method in the future.


- Fiscal Analyst: Bill BowermanS0304\s180sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.