Colorado Gov. Polis Signs Net Neutrality Bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a state net neutrality law Friday, as expected (see 1905160045). SB-78 restricts high-cost support or other state broadband funding to companies that adhere to open internet principles, and requires government entities give preference in…
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procurements to ISPs that follow rules. “With Republicans in Congress rolling back net neutrality protections, it’s on states like Colorado [to] stand up and fight back," said Colorado House sponsor Chris Hansen (D) in a statement. Senate sponsor Kerry Donovan (D) said in a separate statement, “This bill will make sure that everyone has equal access to the internet by preventing private companies that use state money to expand their broadband networks from deciding who gets fast internet and who doesn’t." Cable ISPs "will continue to deliver to their customers an open Internet,” but the federal government should oversee what is an interstate service, emailed Colorado Cable Telecommunications Association President Jeff Weist. California, Oregon, Vermont and Washington earlier enacted bills, while Montana, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, Rhode Island and Vermont governors signed executive orders. California and Vermont agreed not to enforce their rules until resolution of the appeal of the FCC's order at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.