Internet Low Income and Universal Access Program

SB 1626: Author Hayden -- Introduced 2/22/00
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Summary:
This bill would, for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2000,
and before January 1, 2005, allow a one-time refundable personal income tax
credit, not to exceed $500, in an amount equal to 80% of the cost paid or
incurred for obtaining a personal computer, printer, and access to the
Internet, as provided.
This bill would require the commission to establish a class of lifeline
Internet access service necessary to meet minimum residential Internet needs,
set rates for that service, develop eligibility criteria, assess the degree
of achievement of universal Internet access.
The furnishing of lifeline Internet access service is in the public interest
and should be supported fairly and equitably by every Internet Service
Provider, and the commission in administering the lifeline Internet access
service program, should implement the program in an equitable,
nondiscriminatory, and competitively neutral manner for the Internet Service
Provider industry.

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