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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5615: Telecommunications service

Preserving and advancing communication service and connectivity in the state.

Summary

  • Finds that: (1) Changes in technology and the structure of the telecommunications industry have produced conditions under which traditional regulation of local exchange companies may not in all cases provide the most efficient and effective means of achieving the public policy goals of universal service; and (2) Local exchange companies should have the option to elect to be regulated under an optional form of…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Kastama (D-25)
Introduced
February 1, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 1587

AN ACT Relating to preserve and advance telecommunications service and connectivity in the state through regulatory parity for incumbent local exchange companies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Kastama (D-25)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator R-15Maralyn Chase D-32Derek Kilmer D-26Bob Morton R-7

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Environment.
  5. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  8. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5615 in other sessions

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