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TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK REVIEW AMENDMENTS

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2018 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Stephen G. Handy

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Senate Sponsor: Daniel Hemmert

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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.
33          (3) [(a)] The Public Service Commission shall complete and provide the advisory
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.
36          [(b) The Public Service Commission may not conduct any public hearings or
37     proceedings in the preparation of the report.]