Introduced
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To create a "rebuttable presumption" that certain changes in the use of a utility easement by an electric cooperative are allowed if they do not violate the easement terms or unreasonably or materially increase the burden on the land (and landowner) subject to the easement, as defined more specifically in the bill. This is said to facilitate these entities entering the broadband internet service business. See also House Bill 5266, which requires these cooperatives to give video, broadband, wireless service or other telecommunication providers access to their utility poles with reasonable rates, terms, and conditions.
Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To create a "rebuttable presumption" that certain changes in the use of a utility easement by an electric cooperative are allowed if they do not violate the easement terms or unreasonably or materially increase the burden on the land (and landowner) subject to the easement, as defined more specifically in the bill. This is said to facilitate these entities entering the broadband internet service business. See also House Bill 5266, which requires these cooperatives to give video, broadband, wireless service or other telecommunication providers access to their utility poles with reasonable rates, terms, and conditions.
