BILL · 2017–18 SESSION
SB 6423: Internet/net neutrality
Concerning the internet.
Summary
- Prohibits Internet service providers from blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid prioritization of lawful Internet content.
- Requires the Utility Transportation Commission (UTC) to establish rules to enforce the prohibitions, ensure maximization of Internet neutrality and amend standards for compliance with consumer protection and Internet neutrality provisions.
- Expires the act when Congress has expressly established net neutrality consumer protections that are substantially equivalent.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6423), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2018
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Kevin Ranker (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2018 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 17, 2018
AN ACT Relating to the internet;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Kevin Ranker (D-40)
12 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.
SB 6423 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6423 (2019–20) Child abuse, neglect reports
- SB 6423 (2015–16) Zero-based budget reviews
- SB 6423 (2013–14) Opportunity scholarship
- SB 6423 (2011–12) Farm vehicle
- SB 6423 (2009–10) Residential habilitation
- SB 6423 (2007–08) Motion picture program
- SB 6423 (2005–06) Ballot notice requirements
- SB 6423 (2003–04) School-aged child/hlth care