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AZ SB1499

AZ SB1499
Telecommunication providers; rural areas


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending title 41, chapter 4, article 1, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 41-710.04; relating to the department of administration.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Arizona Department of Administration must negotiate and sign an agreement with a telecommunications service provider to ensure telecommunications services are available in rural or underserved parts of the state. A "telecommunications service provider" is defined as any company that charges customers for voice, data, or video transmission, and this definition includes traditional phone companies, broadband providers, and cell phone carriers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate read second time (on 02/02/2026)

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