BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5351: Universal communications

Creating a state universal communications service program.

Summary

  • Establishing a State Universal Communications Service (Universal Service) Program . A universal service program is to be established on July 1, 2014, and is set to expire on June 30, 2019. The program must be administered by a neutral third party, selected by the UTC through a competitive process, and subject to UTC oversight.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5351), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
January 28, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
HB 1857
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to creating a state universal communications service program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)

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. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SB 5351 in other sessions

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