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HSB 588Died when the session ended · February 18, 2020

HSB 588

Topics:Business & economyBroadband

Same legislation: HF 2442

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Also covers HF 2442.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2020
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2020
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2020
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 2020
  5. Done: Senate committeeJune 5, 2020
  6. Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to access to the Iowa communications network.1, as the physical infrastructure used for the transmission of data that provides broadband services. “Broadband infrastructure” does not include land, buildings, structures, improvements, or equipment not directly used in the transmission of data via broadband.1, as a service provider that provides broadband service.1. The bill permits wholesale access to the Iowa communications network to persons who are not otherwise authorized users as determined under Code chapter 8D.

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The bill provides that the telecommunications and technology commission may enter into a contract to provide access to the network to a communications service provider for the installation and deployment of broadband infrastructure in an underserved area. The bill provides that the commission may establish by rule the manner in which a contract entered into shall be undertaken. _____ provided to wholesale transactions with communications service providers who are engaged in providing broadband capacity at retail to citizens and businesses in the state.

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House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2020. On February 11, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§8D.15

Amends§8D.2

How the Code works2

Lobbying

3 for · 3 against · 20 undecided · Who →

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HSB 588Cleared committee

88th General Assembly

HF 2442Passed a chamber

Picked up later

HF 2460Cleared committee89th GA

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

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