Thought some of you might want to know about this committee meeting - I would guess that Commissioner Chappelle will be making a pitch for more regulatory authority over VoIP by the MPSC, given their recent order.
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Date: Fri, 06 May 2005 16:12:23 -0400 From: "Chris Kelley" Subject: T & E Committee Meeting Notice, 05-11-05
THE SENATE TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY COMMITTEE SENATOR BRUCE PATTERSON CHAIRMAN
MAY 6, 2005 NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING DATE: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Room 210, Farnum Building, 125 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
PHONE: Christopher Kelley (373-7350) Committee Clerk
AGENDA
SB 334 Sen. Patterson Public utilities; electric utilities; annual approval for a low income and energy efficiency factor regarding a distribution service; provide for.
Discussion of the Michigan Telecommunications Act
Presentations by Commissioner Laura Chappelle, M P S C; Consumers' Energy; and Shpigler Group on Broadband over powerlines
And any other business to come properly before the Committee.
Individuals who wish to bring written testimony need to supply a minimum of twenty copies for distribution.
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In the spirit of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with a disability should feel free to contact the Office of the Secretary of the Senate by phone [(517) 373-2400] or by TDD [(517) 373-0543] if requesting special services to effectively participate in the meeting.
How to Distribute VoIP Throughout a Home: