HB2586

Requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts under a city franchise.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2586 mandates that revenues from broadband services be included in gross receipts for telecommunications service providers under city.

Kansas HB2586 amends the state's franchise regulations for telecommunications service providers. It requires that revenues from broadband services be included in the calculation of gross receipts when determining fees for city franchises. The bill specifies that gross receipts should only include revenues from within the city's boundaries and excludes certain services like data-only lines and private line arrangements. It also sets limits on fees that cities can charge and mandates that any new fees be subject to public vote.

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Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
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Calendar

Feb 3

9:00 AM

House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Feb 3

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 582-N

Jan 29

House

House Referred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

Jan 28

House

House Introduced