BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5505: Universal communications

Concerning the state universal communications services program.

Summary

Renews the State Universal Communications Services Program (Program) through July 1, 2027.
Modifies Program account uses to include providing and upgrading services, ensuring reliability, and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Specifies requirements for telecommunications providers to be eligible for the Program funds.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5505), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the state universal communications services program;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5505 (2023–24) School year expansion · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5505 (2021–22) Farmers market prop. tax ex. · Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2022
SB 5505 (2019–20) Local stormwater charges · Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 2019
SB 5505 (2017–18) School district liability · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5505 (2015–16) Office of corrections ombuds · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5505 (2013–14) Valid voter signatures · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5505 (2011–12) Federal census data · Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2011
SB 5505 (2009–10) Renewable energy · Did not pass · died in committee