Relating to use of easements for provision of broadband.
Summary
Authorizes electric utility ] cooperative to use or allow for use of electric easement in provision of broadband services , subject to certain conditions and exceptions . Provides process for property owner to bring action for damages if use in provision of broadband services results in expanded use of easement.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
May 2021
House Passage
May 2021
Senate Passage
May 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Signed Jun 3, 2021
Floor votes · House Apr 16, 2021
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 3, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
May 27, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 25, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 20, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
May 20, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Beyer. Passed.
upper
May 19, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Apr 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 16, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Marsh, Smith DB. Passed.
lower
Apr 10, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Economic Recovery and Prosperity.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
4 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Smith
RRepublican
P
LB
Lee Beyer
DDemocratic
P
LF
Lynn Findley
RRepublican
P
Pam Marsh
DDemocratic
Co
AS
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
AW
Anna Williams
DDemocratic
Co
David Gomberg
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Smith
RRepublican
Co
JB
Janelle Bynum
DDemocratic
Co
JR
Jeff Reardon
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Fahey
DDemocratic
Co
Lew Frederick
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Owens
RRepublican
Co
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
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