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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5110: Telecommunications companies

Promoting greater access to the internet by modifying permitting, taxation, and other standards for telecommunications companies and facilities.

Summary

  • Removes the wireless service tower height requirement to qualify for a categorical exemption.
  • Mandates local governments to allow applicants to file a single set of documents for multiple microcell sites if certain requirements are met.
  • Reduces the review timeframe of certain right-of-way lease applications and applications to occupy a right-of-way for wireline facilities.
  • Removes exceptions for placing a moratorium on the processing of applications or use of any facilities for personal wireless services.
  • Modifies provisions related to the classification of a telecommunications company.
  • Modifies and expands the applicability of the charge for an easement granted for local public utility lines owned by a nongovernmental entity.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5110), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to promoting greater access to the internet by modifying permitting, taxation, and other standards for telecommunications companies and facilities;

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. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
  3. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5110 in other sessions

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