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NE LB311
NE LB311Adopt 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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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Passed
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law; to amend sections 75-342, 76-2325.01, 86-111.01, 86-124, 86-704, and 86-1505, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 75-109.01 and 75-311, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to adopt the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act; to provide certain restrictions on governing entities as prescribed; to change provisions relating to jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission; to change and provide provisions relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity, permits for certain common or contract carriers, medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services and certificates of authority, and certain transportation network companies and participating drivers; to provide duties for the Public Service Commission; to provide penalties for interference with certain facilities of broadband, communications, and wireless infrastructure companies; to redefine terms and change provisions of the Nebraska Telecommunications Regulation Act; to change provisions relating to telecommunications companies and governing entities as prescribed; to change provisions of the Rural Communications Sustainability Act; to eliminate requirements relating to issuance of securities by a common carrier; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal section 75-148; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act, which introduces a comprehensive framework for deregulating telecommunications services in Nebraska. The bill defines several key terms, including "carrier of last resort" and "deregulated carrier," and establishes a process by which local exchange carriers can apply to have their exchanges deregulated. Under this new framework, deregulated carriers will be exempt from certain obligations like maintaining service in all areas, complying with service quality reporting requirements, and being subject to rate restrictions. The bill also limits the ability of local government entities to impose regulations on telecommunications and internet protocol-enabled services, preventing them from creating barriers to service provision. Additionally, the legislation modifies various existing statutes related to telecommunications, including changes to how carriers can discontinue service in deregulated exchanges and how the Public Service Commission manages telecommunications regulation. The bill aims to increase competition, reduce regulatory burdens on telecommunications companies, and potentially lower barriers to service expansion in Nebraska, while still maintaining some consumer protections and oversight mechanisms.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Provisions/portions of LB666 amended into LB311 by AM1111 (on 06/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59606 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB311.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB311.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB311.pdf |
| Enrollment and Review ER69 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ER69.pdf |
| DeBoer AM1189 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1189.pdf |
| Transportation and Telecommunications AM1111 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1111.pdf |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB311.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB311 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB311_20250210-123600.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB311.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB311.pdf |
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