Relating to telecommunications; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Directs Public Utility Commission to study laws related to telecommunications and provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022. ] Sunsets January 2, 2023. ] Establishes Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Library for purpose of providing matching funds for federal moneys received by certain libraries for providing broadband access. Requires State Library Board to adopt certain rules before distributing moneys in fund. Directs Public Utility Commission, in consultation with certain other state agencies, to investigate and make recommendations on feasibility of expanding Oregon Telephone Assistance Program and applying residential service surcharge to support access to broadband internet access service or other telecommunication services. Requires commission to submit report to appropriate interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 8, 2021
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 8, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Mar 3, 2021
Committee
Referred to Economic Recovery and Prosperity.
lower
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pam Marsh
DDemocratic
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