BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5410: Telecommunications

Regarding telecommunications services provided by rural port districts and public utility districts.

Summary

Public utility districts and rural port districts (districts) are prohibited from providing telecommunications services or facilities to end users. Existing contracts between districts and other government entities entered into under authority of the Interlocal Cooperation Act are terminated within 24 months or as soon as an authorized telecommunications or internet provider can provide service.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5410), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to telecommunications services provided by public utility and rural port districts;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 22, 2001First reading, referred to Economic Development & Telecommunications.

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