Revises provisions relating to the access of public rights-of-way by broadband providers. (BDR 58-664)

AB 509 revises Nevada's rules for broadband providers using public streets and pathways. It exempts small providers (serving ≤25 people with < $50,000 annual revenue) from being classified as regulated public utilities. Local governments gain authority to grant franchises for broadband infrastructure in public rights-of-way and impose fees up to 5% of a provider's local revenue. The bill also requires the Public Utilities Commission to annually review certificates of public convenience for telecom providers and revoke them if providers no longer operate as utilities. This directly affects small broadband companies, local governments managing public infrastructure, and the state's regulatory framework for telecommunications.