Bill would allow public entities to provide telecommunications services to end-users

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Similar bills have passed in both houses that would allow public entities to provide broadband telecommunications services.
Troy Kirby for The JOLT
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.

  • Senate lawmakers discussed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1336, which would create and expand unrestricted authority for public entities to provide telecommunications services to end-users.
  • The bill passed the House on February 23rd by a vote of 60-37, and passed the Senate on April 11th, 27-22.
  • The bill’s amendments will now be negotiated between both chambers, and if they can come to an agreement, the legislation will head to the Governor’s office for an opportunity to be signed into law.

For more complete information on any legislation, including sponsors, a synopsis, and fiscal note, visit the Washington State Legislature’s bill information webpage.

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