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Introduced
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
In Committee
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Crossed Over
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Passed
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes DOT & certain local governmental entities to prescribe & enforce rules re: placing & maintaining communications services lines/wireless facilities; prohibits authority regulation of facility collocation; authorizes authority to require registration process & permit fees; requires authority to process applications; prohibits authority from requiring approval/fees for maintenance/placement of facilities; provides requirements for collocation on authority utility poles; requires authority to waive certain application & placement requirements; prohibits authority from adopting/enforcing certain regulations & imposing certain fees; authorizes wireless infrastructure provider to apply to place utility poles; authorizes authority to enforce certain local codes/rules/regulations under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) and certain local governmental entities to prescribe and enforce rules regarding the placement and maintenance of communications services lines and wireless facilities within public rights-of-way. The bill prohibits authorities from regulating the collocation of small wireless facilities, requires authorities to process applications for small wireless facility permits in a timely manner, and sets forth various requirements and limitations related to the collocation of small wireless facilities on authority utility poles. The bill also authorizes wireless infrastructure providers to apply to place utility poles in public rights-of-way to support the collocation of small wireless facilities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (House), Energy and Utilities Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2017-136, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 865 (Ch. 2017-42) (on 06/26/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/687 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/687/BillText/er/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #961769 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/687/Amendment/961769/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/687/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/687/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #987301 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/687/Amendment/987301/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0687/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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