HB45

Generally revising telecommunications regulation laws

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Montana HB45 revises telecommunications regulation laws by eliminating rate regulation and the Montana State Universal Fund.

Montana HB45 revises telecommunications regulation laws by eliminating Public Service Commission rate regulation and the Montana State Universal Fund. The bill repeals sections related to rate regulation, forbearance of rate regulation, alternative forms of regulation, and universal service policies. It also eliminates statutory appropriations for the Performance Assurance Plan State Account.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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1 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

Jan 13, 2025

3:00 PM

House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 2, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President