SB17-042 Repeal Local Gov Internet Service Voter Approval
SB17-042
Type Bill Session 2017 Regular Session Subjects
Local Government Telecommunications & Information Technology
Concerning the repeal of existing restrictions on the ability of a local government to provide certain electronic communications services.
Bill Summary:
Cities, counties, special districts, and other local governments (local government) are currently prohibited, with certain limited exceptions, from providing cable television, telecommunications service, or high-speed internet access without first seeking voter approval. A local government that does provide any of these services is further required to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations governing the service and prohibited from granting certain preferences or discriminating in connection with providing the service.
The bill repeals these restrictions on the provision of cable television, telecommunications service, or high-speed internet access by a local government.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Related Documents & Information
Date Version Documents 01/11/2017 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents 07/31/2017 FN2 PDF 01/23/2017 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents Refer Senate Bill 17-042 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. Vote summary Postpone Senate Bill 17-042 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. Vote summary
Date Location Action 02/13/2017 Senate Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely 01/11/2017 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology