Senate Sponsors: WELCH. Short description: TELCO LOCAL CARRIER FED COMPLY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to ascertain whether incumbent local exchange carriers are in compliance with the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Provides for the Commission to impose fines for noncompliance. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status