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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies a provision relating to the telecommunications network review.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ eliminates language that prohibits the Public Service Commission from holding
13 public hearings or proceedings in the preparation of the telecommunications
14 network review required report.
15 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
16 None
17 Other Special Clauses:
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19 Utah Code Sections Affected:
20 AMENDS:
21 69-4-1, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 13
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23 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24 Section 1. Section 69-4-1 is amended to read:
25 69-4-1. Telecommunication network review.
26 (1) Before the creation, expansion, or upgrade of a state-owned or state-funded
27 telecommunication network, whether voice, data, or video transmission, the agency or entity
28 proposing any change shall submit a plan to the governor detailing the proposed changes.
29 (2) If, after consultation with the agency or entity it is the opinion of the governor that
30 implementation of the plan would result in significant impact on telephone ratepayers, the
31 governor shall direct the Public Service Commission to prepare an advisory report detailing
32 how implementing the plan will affect telephone ratepayers where the plan would be in effect.
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34 report to the governor, the agency or entity involved, and the Public Utilities, Energy, and
35 Technology Interim Committee within 60 days after receiving the governor's request.
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