Kentucky Partial Wireline Deregulation Bill Awaits Governor's Signature
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear’s office confirmed he hadn’t signed HB-152 by our deadline Friday but said he intends to do so. The bill, which would significantly reduce the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s authority to regulate wireline service and would end…
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its oversight of consumers’ broadband and wireless complaints, passed the state Senate 30-3 March 2. The House approved the bill Feb. 24 on a 71-25 vote (see 1502250022). Beshear, a Democrat, already had indicated he'll sign the bill, which also would allow major telcos to end traditional wireline service in jurisdictions with more than 15,000 households provided the FCC clears the conversion to an all-wireless or VoIP replacement. The PSC would retain full jurisdiction over wholesale issues, carrier-to-carrier issues and anti-competitive telecom practices.