LB311

Adopt the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act, restrict actions of governmental actors relating to telecommunications, and change provisions relating to regulation of telecommunications

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Nebraska LB311 adopts the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act, restricting state regulation of telecommunications services.

Nebraska LB311 adopts the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act, restricting state regulation of telecommunications services. It redefines "Internet-protocol-enabled service" and "voice over Internet protocol service," vesting their regulation with the Federal Communications Commission. The act prohibits state agencies from regulating rates, terms, and conditions for these services. It also exempts certain activities from state regulation, including eligibility for funds from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund.

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Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Transportation and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB4 amended into LB311 by AM1111

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB191 amended into LB311 by AM1111

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB227 amended into LB311 by AM1111