Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 31 (2018GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Handy, S.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/15/2018

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• eliminates language that prohibits the Public Service Commission from holding public hearings or proceedings in the preparation of the telecommunications network review required report.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK REVIEW AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Stephen G. Handy
Senate Sponsor: 
Daniel Hemmert
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies a provision relating to the telecommunications network review.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ eliminates language that prohibits the Public Service Commission from holding
public hearings or proceedings in the preparation of the telecommunications
network review required report.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
69-4-1
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 13
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
69-4-1
 is amended to read:
69-4-1.
Telecommunication network review.
(1) Before the creation, expansion, or upgrade of a state-owned or state-funded
telecommunication network, whether voice, data, or video transmission, the agency or entity
proposing any change shall submit a plan to the governor detailing the proposed changes.
(2) If, after consultation with the agency or entity it is the opinion of the governor that
implementation of the plan would result in significant impact on telephone ratepayers, the
governor shall direct the Public Service Commission to prepare an advisory report detailing
how implementing the plan will affect telephone ratepayers where the plan would be in effect.
(3) [
(a)
] The Public Service Commission shall complete and provide the advisory
report to the governor, the agency or entity involved, and the Public Utilities, Energy, and
Technology Interim Committee within 60 days after receiving the governor's request.
[
(b) The Public Service Commission may not conduct any public hearings or
proceedings in the preparation of the report.
]