WA People
BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1454: Competitive telecomm.

Concerning classification as a competitive telecommunications company for an incumbent local exchange carrier currently operating under an alternative form of regulation authorized by RCW 80.36.135.

Summary

  • Specifies that effective competition includes technologies other than traditional landline telephone service for purposes of classifying a telecommunications company as a competitive telecommunications company.
  • Allows an incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) to elect to be classified as a competitive telecommunications company if the ILEC is operating under an alternative form of regulation and does not receive Universal Communications Services program distributions.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1454), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cindy Ryu (D-32)
Introduced
January 19, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Companion bill
SB 5455
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to classification as a competitive telecommunications company for an incumbent local exchange carrier currently operating under an alternative form of regulation authorized by RCW 80.36.135;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D-32)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Volz R-6

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 Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans.

HB 1454 in other sessions

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