Generation AndTransmission Cooperative Easement Broadband
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the provision of rural broadband using an electric utility easement held by an electric cooperative, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the provision of rural broadband using an electric utility easement held by an electric generation and transmission cooperative association.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, a cooperative electric association with an electric utility easement on real property is authorized to install or to allow a commercial broadband supplier to install broadband facilities on the real property, subject to notice and procedural requirements. The bill expands the authorization to also apply to an electric generation and transmission cooperative association with an electric utility easement on real property.
The bill also authorizes the installation of new underground broadband facilities within these easements, subject to the same notice and procedural requirements.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Local Government
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 20-157 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 20-128, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 20-128 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 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/27/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government |