It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 39-1-26 of the General Laws in Chapter 39-1 entitled "Public Utilities Commission" is hereby amended to read as follows:

{ADD 39-1-26. Public utilities reserve fund created -- Appropriations -- Recovery of expenses from utility companies. -- ADD}

(a) * * *

(b) * * *

{ADD (c) The division of public utilities shall adopt by regulation, a fee schedule for all telecommunications filings, including initial applications and annual registrations, by telecommunications providers which are not otherwise subject to the provisions of sub-paragraphs (a) or (b). The moneys assessed and paid shall be paid into the general fund and shall not be a part of the public utilities reserve fund. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.