HB2544

Establishing the relocation reimbursement assistance fund to provide reimbursement assistance to communications service providers that are required to relocate facilities located in the public right-of-way pursuant to an order or directive of a municipality.

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a relocation reimbursement assistance fund for communications service providers required to relocate facilities in public rights-of-way.

The bill establishes the relocation reimbursement assistance fund in the state treasury, administered by the state treasurer. It provides monetary assistance to communications service providers required to relocate facilities in public rights-of-way due to municipal orders or directives. The state treasurer will administer a payment program, accepting applications from eligible providers and making payments from the fund. The fund is financed by annual transfers from premium taxes and interest earnings.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29

9:00 AM

House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Feb 9

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

Jan 29

House

House Hearing: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 582-N