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House backs funding to train sign-language interpreters, authorizes PSC rulemaking and pilot programs
Utah House of Representatives · February 15, 2005
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Summary
House Bill 145, aimed at addressing an interpreter shortage by allowing Public Service Commission funds to support interpreter training programs and new video-phone technology, passed the House with an amendment requiring an initial public hearing for PSC rulemaking.
The Utah House passed House Bill 145, which would allow the Public Service Commission (PSC) to use existing telephone-fee funds to contract with colleges and universities to train American Sign Language interpreters and to support telecommunications services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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