Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee Meeting Packet, December 12, 2023
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A meeting packet of the Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee, part of the Florida House of Representatives Commerce Committee, for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Reed Hall (102 HOB). The agenda lists consideration of HB 551, Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers, by Barnaby, and presentations on Automotive Electrification Technologies. The staff analysis dated 12/7/2023 states that HB 551 authorizes the Public Service Commission to designate wireless providers as eligible telecommunications carriers for the limited purpose of providing Lifeline service, and does not appear to have a fiscal impact on state or local governments. The packet also holds the bill text, Amendment No. 1 and presentation slides from Robert Wimmer and Brett A. Morgan.
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Energy, Communications &
Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Reed Hall (102 HOB)
Meeting Packet
Paul Renner Mike Giallombardo
Speaker Chair
The Florida House of Representatives
Commerce Committee
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Paul Renner Mike Giallombardo
Speaker Chair
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Reed Hall (102 HOB)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks
IV. Consideration of the following bill(s):
• HB 551 Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers by Barnaby
Presentations on Automotive Electrification Technologies
V. Closing Remarks
VI. Adjournment
303 House Office Building, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 717-4870
HB 551
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STAFF ANALYSIS
BILL #: HB 551 Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
SPONSOR(S): Barnaby
TIED BILLS: IDEN./SIM. BILLS: SB 478
REFERENCE ACTION ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR or
BUDGET/POLICY CHIEF
1) Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Bauldree Keating
Subcommittee
2) Commerce Committee
SUMMARY ANALYSIS
The federal Lifeline program (Lifeline) provides telecommunications service discounts for qualifying low-income
consumers. Consumers may qualify to participate in Lifeline either through program-based or income-based
eligibility standards. Qualifying households can receive a discount on their monthly phone or broadband
Internet bills from providers which have been designated as eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs).
Pursuant to federal law, state commissions are granted authority to designate a company as an ETC. In
Florida, the Public Service Commission (PSC) oversees Lifeline. Florida law does not authorize the PSC to
designate wireless carriers as ETCs. If a company is not subject to the jurisdiction of the state commission, the
company must petition the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for ETC designation.
The bill authorizes the PSC to designate wireless providers as ETCs for the limited purpose of providing
Lifeline service.
The bill does not appear to have a fiscal impact on state or local governments.
The bill provides that it will take effect upon becoming law.
This docum ent does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill sponsor or House of Representatives .
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FULL ANALYSIS
I. SUBSTANTIVE ANALYSIS
A. EFFECT OF PROPOSED CHANGES:
Present Situation
In 1985 the Lifeline program (Lifeline) was created by federal law, providing telecommunications
service discounts for qualifying low-income consumers. Lifeline’s initial goal was to ensure that all
Americans had the opportunity and security that basic phone service provides. Over time, that goal has
evolved to include broadband service. Qualifying households can receive up to a $9.25 discount on
their monthly phone or broadband Internet bills from wireline service providers that have been
designated as eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs). Alternatively, consumers may choose to
receive monthly wireless minutes and/or measured data service from designated wireless providers. 1
Consumers may qualify to participate in Lifeline either through program-based or income-based
eligibility standards. Program-based eligibility is determined by a customer’s enrollment in specific
qualifying programs. Customers can qualify for Lifeline by being enrolled in any of the following
programs:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Supplemental Security Income
Veterans or Survivors Pension Program
Bureau of Indian Affairs Programs, including Tribal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families,
Head Start Subsidy, and National School Lunch Program. 2
Consumers whose total household income is less than 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
may participate in Lifeline under the income-based standard. The Federal Poverty Guidelines are
annually updated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 3
Florida Lifeline ETC Designation
Pursuant to federal law, state commissions 4 are granted authority to designate a company as an ETC. 5
In Florida, the Public Service Commission (PSC) oversees Lifeline. As permitted by federal law, the
PSC designates telecommunications companies 6 as ETCs pursuant to standards outlined in federal
law.7, 8 Telecommunications providers must be designated as an ETC in order to participate in the
Lifeline program.9 Florida law requires that an ETC must provide Lifeline service to qualified residential
subscribers as defined in the ETC's published schedules. 10
Designation of Wireless Carriers
Florida law does not authorize the PSC to designate commercial mobile radio service providers
(wireless carriers) as ETCs. If a wireless carrier is not subject to the jurisdiction of the state
commission, the company must petition the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for ETC
1 Public Service Commission (PSC), 2022 Florida Lifeline Assistance Report, December 2022, p. 3.,
https://www.floridapsc.com/pscfiles/website-files/PDF/Publications/Reports/Telecommunication/LifelineReport/2022.pdf.
2 Id.
3 Id. at 4.
4 The term state commission means the commission, board or official (by whatever name designated) that, under the laws
of any state, has regulatory jurisdiction with respect to intrastate operations of carriers. 47 C.F.R. § 54.5 (1997).
5 Florida Public Service Commission, Agency Analysis of 2024 Senate Bill 478, p. 1 (Nov. 28, 2023).
6 A telecommunications company does not include commercial mobile radio service providers. S. 364.02(13), F.S.
7 S. 364.10(1)(a), F.S.
8 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.5 (1997).
9 Florida Public Service Commission, Agency Analysis of 2024 Senate Bill 478, p. 1 (Nov. 28, 2023).
10 S. 364.10(1)(a), F.S.
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designation.11 The PSC indicates that, since 2011, there have been 37 ETC applications by wireless
carriers to the FCC for which no action has been taken.12
Effect of the Bill
The bill authorizes the PSC to designate wireless providers as ETCs for the limited purpose of
providing Lifeline service.
B. SECTION DIRECTORY:
Section 1: Amends s. 364.10, F.S., relating to Lifeline service.
Section 2: Provides that the bill is effective upon becoming law.
II. FISCAL ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT
A. FISCAL IMPACT ON STATE GOVERNMENT:
1. Revenues:
None.
2. Expenditures:
None.13
B. FISCAL IMPACT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
1. Revenues:
None.
2. Expenditures:
None.
C. DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT ON PRIVATE SECTOR:
According to the PSC, allowing wireless providers to petition the PSC for ETC designation may result in
a more expedited application process, which may likely lead to more companies offering service with a
Lifeline discount.14 The bill does not alter the pool of eligible consumers.
D. FISCAL COMMENTS:
None.
III. COMMENTS
A. CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES:
1. Applicability of Municipality/County Mandates Provision:
Not Applicable. The bill does not appear to affect county or municipal government.
2. Other:
11 Florida Public Service Commission, Agency Analysis of 2024 Senate Bill 478, p. 1 (Nov. 28, 2023).
12 Id.
13 Florida Public Service Commission, Agency Analysis of 2024 Senate Bill 478, p. 2 (Nov. 28, 2023).
14 Id. at 2.
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None.
B. RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY:
The bill does not authorize or require rulemaking.
C. DRAFTING ISSUES OR OTHER COMMENTS:
None.
IV. AMENDMENTS/COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE CHANGES
Not applicable.
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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
HB 551 2024
1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to designation of eligible
3 telecommunications carriers; amending s. 364.10, F.S.;
4 revising the definition of the term "eligible
5 telecommunications carrier"; authorizing the Public
6 Service Commission to designate certain entities as
7 eligible telecommunications carriers for a specified
8 purpose; providing legislative intent; providing an
9 effective date.
10
11 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
12
13 Section 1. Present paragraph (i) of subsection (2) of
14 section 364.10, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as subsection
15 (4) of that section, subsection (3) is added to that section,
16 and paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of that section is amended,
17 to read:
18 364.10 Lifeline service.—
19 (1)(a) An eligible telecommunications carrier shall
20 provide a Lifeline Assistance Plan to qualified residential
21 subscribers, as defined in the eligible telecommunications
22 carrier's published schedules. For the purposes of this section,
23 the term "eligible telecommunications carrier" means an entity a
24 telecommunications company, as defined by s. 364.02, which is
25 designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier by the
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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
HB 551 2024
26 commission pursuant to 47 C.F.R. s. 54.201 and this section.
27 (3)(a) The commission has the power and authority to
28 designate an entity, upon petition and in accordance with 47
29 C.F.R. s. 54.201, as an eligible telecommunications carrier,
30 provided that such entity is:
31 1. A telecommunications company; or
32 2. A commercial mobile radio service provider.
33 (b) This legislative authority is intended to be
34 sufficient to enable the commission, for the limited purpose of
35 providing Lifeline service under this section, to approve any of
36 the types of entities specified in paragraph (a) as an eligible
37 telecommunications carrier. The commission may exercise such
38 authority in addition to the commission jurisdiction otherwise
39 specified in this chapter.
40 Section 2. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law.
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Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
HB 551 by Rep. Barnaby
Designation of Eligible Telecommunication Carriers
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
December 12, 2023
Amendment 1 by Barnaby (lines 39-40 with title amendment):
• Clarifies the Public Service Commission’s regulatory jurisdiction with respect to
commercial mobile radio service providers (i.e. wireless service providers).
COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Bill No. HB 551 (2024)
Amendment No. 1
COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE ACTION
ADOPTED (Y/N)
ADOPTED AS AMENDED (Y/N)
ADOPTED W/O OBJECTION (Y/N)
FAILED TO ADOPT (Y/N)
WITHDRAWN (Y/N)
OTHER
1 Committee/Subcommittee hearing bill: Energy, Communications &
2 Cybersecurity Subcommittee
3 Representative Barnaby offered the following:
4
5 Amendment (with title amendment)
6 Between lines 39 and 40, insert:
7 (c) Nothing in this subsection shall confer upon the
8 commission any regulatory jurisdiction over commercial mobile
9 radio service providers that have been previously designated as
10 eligible telecommunications carriers prior to the enactment of
11 this subsection.
12
13 -----------------------------------------------------
14 T I T L E A M E N D M E N T
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COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Bill No. HB 551 (2024)
Amendment No. 1
16 purpose; providing legislative intent; providing construction;
17 providing an
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Presentation 1
Meeting Customer Automotive Needs
Sustainably
Florida House Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
12/12/2023
Robert Wimmer
Director
Toyota Motor North America
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Satisfy consumer needs in all markets
Rapid expansion of electrified vehicles
Sustainable Decarbonization
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Location - Date 4
Electrification Announcements
Electrified option for every model
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Production begins at $13.9B US battery manufacturing plant
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Sustainable use of Battery Resources
Li-Ion battery materials and supply-chain insufficient to meet global needs
New metric => CO2 reduction per kw-hr of battery
CO2 Reduction from 100kw-hr of battery
TOYOTA MOTOR
NORTH AMERICA Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs
Location - Date 6
Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Activities
Initial
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HD Fuel Cell System Assembly in the US
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TOYOTA MOTOR
NORTH AMERICA Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs
Location - Date 7
Other Fuel Cell Applications
Tri-Gen Station (Long Beach, CA)
Small Stationary Power Large Stationary Power
(also for EV charging) (1MW, NREL)
Utility Tractor Rig Electrolyzer to Green H2, electricity & heat from biogas
(Port of LA) produce H2
TOYOTA MOTOR
NORTH AMERICA Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs
Location - Date 8
Low Carbon Drop-in Liquid Fuels (LCLF)
WtW CO2 Benefit of LCLF by Powertrain (example)
BEV => 20-25% CO2 reduction
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NORTH AMERICA Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs
Location - Date 9
Sustainable Vehicle Decarbonization Requires
- All technology options
- Accelerated vehicle electrification
- Low Carbon Drop-in Liquid Fuels
Thank You for Your Attention
robert.wimmer@toyota.com
202-463-6843
TOYOTA MOTOR
NORTH AMERICA Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs
Location - Date 10
Presentation 2
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The Transition to EVs:
A Dealers Perspective
Brett A. Morgan
Who am I?
Brett A. Morgan
• 20 years in the Automotive Space
• CEO, Morgan Automotive Group
• We represent 66 franchised retail locations
• All are within the state of Florida
• 29 unique brands represented
Furthermore
Full Disclosure: My daily driver has been a full EV since December of 2021
• I have overseen all efforts related to EV related infrastructure at Morgan
• We have over 30 new models of full EVs currently for sale within our stores
• I have a level 2 charging station in my home for my own EVs
• I am a graduate of the NADA Dealer Academy
My Fear
• The narrative around EV adoption has become highly political
• I am highly fearful of federal government mandates and controls removing
consumer choice from the equation, forcing us to stock and sell products that
consumers do not wish to buy
• I am also fearful that practical stepping stones such as hybrid and plug in hybrids
are being disregarded in the greater conversation as we move towards lower
tailpipe emissions
• Even our existing stock of EVs are much slower turning than current Hybrid and
ICE Models, meaning customers don’t want what we currently have (Case Study)
EPA 2032 Mandate: Why I have become vocal
• The EPA has proposed emissions standards that would effectively
require 67.5% of US Vehicle Sales to be electric by 2032
• This is unrealistic to say the least and would exacerbate many current
issues as they relate to EV adoption:
• Affordability in Transportation
• Insufficient Charging Infrastructure
• Electrical Grid Complications
• Raw material sourcing for Lithium Battery Production
• The ability of legacy manufacturers and dealerships to be profitable
Current EV Sales Leaders by State
• The EPA would be counting on a Figure 4: 1H 2023 EV share of new passenger car sales In select states
massive increase in EV adoption in
less than 10 years time Ohio
Texas
4%
6%
• Currently only 9 states (outside of Minnesota
North Carolina
7%
7%
California) have higher than a 10% New York 7%
EV share of new car sales (all less Illinois 7%
than 20%)
Florida 7%
Georgia 7%
Vermon t
• Many of these current leaders are
8%
Virginia 10%
made up of CARB states Maryland
Massachusetls
10%
11%
• California, Washington, Vermont, New Jersey 13%
Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Colorado 13%
New York, New Mexico, New Jersey, Nevada
Hawan
14%
Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine,
15%
Oregon 17%
Delaware, Colorado, Connecticut and Washington 18%
DC California 25%
Source: Experian Automotive, BloombergNEF. California New Car Dealers Association. Note:
values rounded to nearest percent.
Has the train already left the station?
• In summary California (within the past 50 years) has leveraged what began as a
unique smog problem into becoming a global leader in Greenhouse Gas Policy
• There have been many attempts to reduce CA’s authority in this matter, but my
current production and sales concerns are largely based on past administrations
allowing California policy to govern standards related to tailpipe emissions
• Under Biden (who reinstated California’s “Clean Air Act” waiver), California opted
for “retroactive” enforcement of policy putting many manufacturers in a real bind
(For Example: Stellantis with their Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram brands)
• Stellantis is unable to meet requirements within CARB state sales alone
• Result: The Dodge Charger and Challenger are in their last year with an internal combustion
engine; increased production of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV that Florida consumers REALLY
don’t want
Case Study: “Popular EV Sales in 2023”
Total Average NC
Hyundai loniq 5 / 6 Sales '23 In Stock Days Supply Days Supply
Hyundai of Fort Myers 19 14 246 24
Brandon Hyundai {Tpa) 52 31 199 36
Total Average NC
I
Kia EV6& EV9 Sales '23 In Stock Days Supply Days Supply
IKia of Orange Park (Jax) 16 10 208 44
Total Average NC
I
Niro EV Sales '23 In Stock Days Supply Days Supply
IKia of Orange Park (Jax) 6 4 222 44
Case Study: “Popular EV Sales in 2023”
f Total Average NC
Volkswagen ID.4 Sales '23 In Stock Days Supply Days Supply
VW of North Tampa 34 10 98 33
VW of Gainesville 19 11 193 55
Total Average NC
Ford Mach-E Sales '23 In Stock Days Supply Days Supply
Gator Ford 3 7 779 45
Ford of Port Richey 9 10 371 39
Total Average NC
Ford F150 Ughtning Sales '23 In Stock Days Supply Days Supply
Gator Ford 4 5 417 45
Ford of Port Richey 10 4 133 39
Florida’s EV Consideration vs the Nation
Nationally. EV consideration is trend ing down at around 25% for 04. EV considera tion in Florida is lower than national average,
currently trending at 15%, down significantly from 23% in 03
Source: Cars Commerce November 2023
NATIONAL: 2023 EV Consideration FLORIDA: 2023 EV Consideration
■ Not at alVnot very likely ■ Somewhat likelyAikely/very likely ■ Not at alVnot very likely ■ Somewhat likelyAikely/very likely
Q1 2023 Q22023 Q32023 Q4 2023 (through 01 2023 Q22023 Q32023 Q4 2023 (through
11/17) 11/17)
Why we need to slow our roll to EVs
• US Policy (now) is forcing the hand of Car Manufacturers to produce more EVs than US consumers want
• Consumer adoption of EVs will take education and organic adoption will take time
• Federal tax incentives (at a large cost) have been largely enjoyed by early EV adopters, but these incentives have not
influenced those slow to adopt
• EVs are not profitable for the legacy manufacturers to make at this time and when they take time to sell, they aren’t
profitable for retail dealers to sell
• We need time to develop charging infrastructure
• We need time for battery technology to grow in efficiency and for EV ranges to improve
• We are selling a false narrative that in many ways is unproven (such as EVs are much cheaper to maintain)
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